Health risks of obesity beyond heart disease rise in public view
An AP NORC poll finds Americans overlook obesity links to cancer arthritis sleep apnea and infertility. Only 7 percent cited cancer and 15 percent arthritis though experts note obesity raises cancer risk and worsens joint pain. Just over half discuss risks with a doctor and many parents underestimate child weight.
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Washington
Associated Press-Norc Center For Public Affairs Research
Jennifer Dimitriou
New York
Montefiore Medical Center
Ap-Norc Center
NORC Poll Details On Obesity And Diabetes Conducted
The Associated Press reports a NORC at the University of Chicago poll on obesity and diabetes conducted from Nov 21 to Dec 14. It surveyed 1011 adults using landline and cell interviews, with 599 landline and 412 cellular responses, in English and Spanish.
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Associated Press
Norc Center For Public Affairs
NORC
University of Chicago
Apnorc.org
Fresh look urged on Iowa state hiring after rehired fired workers
Iowa officials review state personnel rules after a Des Moines Register investigation found 33 state employees rehired in five years after being fired for just cause. Cases include Paul Kay a conservation officer rehired after DUI off duty and again after substance abuse policy violation. Critics urge tighter laws, supporters say arbitration generally works.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Iowa Conservation
David Roederer
Department of Management
Roederer
Paul Kay
State Conservation
Kay
Catfish Bend
Burlington
Michael Slife Jr
Fort Dodge
Shannon Danielson
Clarinda
Danielson
Greg Forristall
Macedonia
Cedar Rapids invites landlords and tenants to forum on housing code changes
City Hall hosts a public forum this week on amendments to rental housing code Chapter 29 and new Chapter 22A addressing nuisance properties. Landlords may back background checks, training, and inspection fee changes while residents weigh the impact and call for possible unintended consequences.
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Cedar Rapids
Monica Vernon
Vernon
Lose A Pound A Day Without Surgery Claims
Dr Bowman promotes a weight loss program that promises a pound daily without invasive procedures. The message addresses skepticism and shares a testimonial claiming significant weight loss with his plan.
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