Medicare clears path for weight loss coverage
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services dropped the policy that obesity is not a disease, opening the door for Medicare to review and potentially cover therapies such as stomach surgery, diet programs, and counseling for seniors and disabled Americans. Health Secretary Tommy Thompson framed the change as a way to address a critical public health issue and allow evidence based decisions on interventions.
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Wall of lava rocks eyed to shield Virunga gorillas
In Congo’s Virunga National Park, about 200 workers build a three foot wall at the Rwandan border to halt farmers, fighters, and refugees threatening the park home to some 380 mountain gorillas. Officials warn the barrier may symbolize limits more than stop incursions amid ongoing conflict and parkworker killings.
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Childhood TV viewing linked to smoking and obesity
A Lancet study tracking 1,000 people from birth to 26 found more than two hours of TV per night in childhood linked to higher BMI, lower fitness, increased smoking, and higher cholesterol. Researchers urge reconsideration of food advertising to children.
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David Ludwig
Children’s Hospital
Boston
Steven Gortmaker
Harvard School of Public Health
Dunedin
Mandela urges global donations in AIDS fight at Bangkok conference
Nelson Mandela called on governments businesses and citizens to donate to the AIDS war saying no amount is too small as the UN notes life expectancy falls in Africa. The European Union and Gates Foundation pledged 102 million to a UN fund while protests against Bush policies disrupted the conference with youth activists shouting condoms work.
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Red Cross Urges Urgent Blood Donations Nationwide
The American Red Cross appeals for blood donations citing shortages in many areas with less than a day of supply. Type O negative blood is especially needed though all eligible healthy donors aged 17 or older and at least 110 pounds are urged to give.
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American Red Cross
Washington
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Red Cross
Stephanie Millian
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