64 Percent of Adults Overweight in Health Report
Washington report card on American health shows highest index score yet as more adopt low fat foods and stop smoking. The Prevention Index finds 64 percent of adults overweight, 74 percent do not smoke, and seatbelt use rising while stress and weight management remain problematic.
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AIDS findings at colleges prompt education push
A UPI report says about 0.2 percent of college students tested at 19 universities carried HIV, prompting the American College Health Association to urge frank education on risk behaviors. The study of 16,861 samples found 30 positives, with higher rates at some campuses and a call for aggressive prevention efforts.
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House leaders not overly rich on speaking fees
Washington officials reveal House leaders are not wealthy but earn extra income from speaking circuits and receive gifts and travel. Jim Wright reports assets between 30k and 100k after loans, while Tony Coelho, Bob Michel, and Thomas Foley show varied holdings and salaries around 89k to 115k, with notable speaking fees and charitable donations.
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