Dick Clark Overcomes Stroke on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Stroke survivors and advocates hailed Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve appearance as inspirational as he, 76, spoke with slurred words yet maintained a brisk rhythm while recounting his battle after the December 2004 stroke. Some viewers found it moving, others unsettling as Clark counted down to midnight beside his wife Kari.
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Denver makes nonpayment of wages a crime
Denver becomes the third U S city to criminalize wage theft aiming to protect immigrant day laborers. The ordinance, passed unanimously, allows police involvement to recover back wages and deter employers from shortchanging workers.
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Statin drugs fail to prevent cancer, new studies show
Two large studies found cholesterol lowering statins do not reduce cancer risk or mortality nor prevent colorectal cancer. Lead author C Michael White said the results negate anti cancer hopes while affirming statins' value for heart disease and cholesterol control.
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Low fat diets not primary cause of U S obesity study finds
A large study of 48 000 women aged 50 to 79 over about seven years found those who reduced fat and ate more carbohydrates lost about two pounds. Lead author Barbara Howard says results challenge Atkins and Zone diet claims and do not promise a cure for obesity.
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Tufts
Journal of the American Medical Association
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