Short cuts to weight loss can be fatal
A New York report quotes an American Society of Bariatrics official on the dangers of fad diets. It notes the large number of Americans seeking quick fixes and warns that liquid protein diets, if unsupervised, are extremely dangerous and can threaten health and life.
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Dangers of Liquid Protein Diets Warned by Medical Experts
More than a dozen deaths have occurred but dieters continue the liquid protein regime. Dr Myron Winick of Columbia University critical of the plan noting improper amino acid balance and heightened strain on the body. Many OTC products lack essential minerals especially potassium raising risk of sudden death. Dangerous for those with kidney liver heart or metabolic diseases and may cause fatigue dizziness hair loss dry skin bad breath and constipation.
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Myron Winick
Columbia University
Institute of Human Nutrition
Toy safety rules to prevent common injuries warned
The article cites Bob Baxter of the Consumer Products Safety Commission noting over 175,000 serious toy injuries yearly from small parts, sharp edges, and loud sounds. It urges buying well constructed toys with flame resistant labels, avoiding pieces under 1.5 inches, and checking age recommendations to reduce hazards.
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Bob Baxter
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Kansas City
Baxter
Dear Abby Encourages Confidence for Tall Teens
Abigail Van Buren shares letters from readers about height stigma and offers encouragement. A 14 year old 5'10" girl is told to embrace her body, while a 32 year old 5'10" wife and mother recounts growth and happiness. The column emphasizes self acceptance and proactive self-improvement through poise, talents, and service.
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Abby
Christmas is for Sharing shoe drive extends to Dec 24
The third annual Christmas is for Sharing shoe collection runs through December 24 with co sponsors Linn County Area Holmes County Mississippi Project and Famous Footwear. Residents may donate wearable shoes at Famous Footwear for distribution to needy families. Last year 47,000 pairs were collected. this year 60,000 are expected.
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Linn County
Holmes County
Mississippi
Famous Footwear
Midwestern
Rocky Mountain
Peasants Seize Large Durango Lands in 1976 Occupation
On this date in 1976 peasants in Durango Mexico occupied hundreds of thousands of acres of crop and grazing land held by large landowners in the northern state, signaling a dramatic land reform action amid ongoing agrarian tension.
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Mexico
Durango
Sleep pills warned as dangerous and sometimes fatal
Washington AP reports Dr. Robert L. DuPont of the National Institute of Drug Abuse cautions against relying on sleeping pills for insomnia. He notes thousands of deaths linked to pills last year and urges education on safer sleep methods and risks from overdoses or mixing with alcohol.
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National Institute of Drug Abuse
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Robert L. DuPont
DuPont
Drug Abuse Institute
Class Begins Friday at YMCA For Girls Synchronized Swim
A synchronized swimming class for girls starts this week at the Central YMCA. The first session is Friday 4 to 4 40 pm, with subsequent meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays. It covers water ballet fundamentals and welcomes girls of all ages. Call 366-6421 for details.
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Central Ymca
Pat Ellis
Fowler proposes $7.4 billion tax hike and $4 billion cut
Treasury Secretary Fowler laid out a congressional plan a decade ago calling for a $7.4 billion tax increase paired with a $4 billion reduction in spending. The package targeted broad federal revenue and expenditure changes, signaling a major fiscal agenda.
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