FDA to End Artificial Trans Fat in Three Years
The FDA will allow three years for food makers to phase out artificial trans fats, signaling a nationwide move to cut heart disease risks. Public health groups praise the plan while industry concerns focus on cost and feasibility. some small producers may retain limited trans fats in certain products. The announcement notes potential 20 000 fewer heart attacks and 7 000 fewer deaths annually, with ongoing debate over safe legacy levels. Local bakeries like Kathy's Pies in Cedar Rapids may face recipe changes as the market shifts away from trans fats.
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Study questions salt fat link in mice weight gain
University of Iowa researchers found that adding high salt to a high fat diet actually prevented weight gain in mice. The study challenges the idea that salt and fat together drive weight gain and informs discussions on sodium intake targets amid FDA label update talks.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
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United States
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Linn County to upgrade voting equipment in 2016
Linn County will spend about 800000 of county funds to replace 2008 federal funded voting equipment. Deputy auditor Tim Box says the new machines keep the same voting method with paper ballots for recounts. Iowa law requires a paper ballot for each vote, limiting touch screen machines.
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Cardinals officials investigated for alleged Astros hacking
Federal authorities probe whether St. Louis Cardinals officials breached Houston Astros private computer systems. The breach allegedly gave access to proprietary information and drew broad concern across baseball as a major scandal.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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