Study links rising health costs to obesity
Emory University researchers found obesity accounts for over a quarter of health care spending growth in 1987 to 2001. Obese patients cost 37 percent more to treat, with obesity adding about 301 dollars per person over the period. The study urges multipronged prevention in schools homes and workplaces to curb costs.
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Washington
Emory University
U.S
Kenneth Thorpe
Thorpe
Health Affairs
Emory
Kelly Brownell
Yale Center For Eat
Brownell
Social Security Faces Funding Shortfall And Medicare Hikes
The government announced next year’s Medicare doctor visit premiums will rise by 11.60 per month, with lawmakers proposing caps tied to cost of living increases. The 2.7 percent Social Security benefit boost will raise the average retired couple’s payments to 1574 dollars monthly, while SSI payments and taxes adjust for millions more recipients and workers.
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Robert Matsui
D-Calif
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Bush
William D. Novelli
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
Social Security Administration
College students rely more on private loans amid rising college costs
A College Board survey shows public four year college costs rose to 11354 inclusive of room and board, private schools to 27516, with grants offsetting about 4500 for many students. Private loans totaled 11.3 billion last year, up 147 percent in three years, while credit card debt finances the rest for about a quarter of students.
Halloween costumes bloom at Cedar Rapids shops
Center Stage reports adults seek varied outfits while younger revelers mix and match. Bush and Kerry masks join pirates superheroes and Roman warriors alongside nostalgic fifties and eighties looks. Retailers note high Halloween spending and strong candy sales nationwide.
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Center Stage
Second Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Lorio
Carver
Elvis
Bush
Kerry
Chadwick
Testosterone patch eyed to boost women's libido in menopause
A large US study of 549 women in Seattle Denver Boston Canada and Australia found the testosterone patch Intrinsa improved libido with only mild side effects. Procter & Gamble and Watson Pharma promote the patch despite risks of hair growth and skin irritation.
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Intrinsa
Watson Phar- Inc
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Procter & Gamble
Seattle
Denver
Boston
Canada
Australia
Kroll
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