Army to cut brigades in broad U S restructuring plan
The U S Army aims to reduce combat brigades from 45 to as few as 32, boosting each remaining brigade with an extra battalion to preserve capability while cutting about 80 000 soldiers. The plan seeks cost savings without eroding readiness as headquarters units are folded into larger formations.
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Avastin May Fight Early Breast Cancer In Studies
Two large studies show Avastin plus chemotherapy before surgery increased no cancer in breasts or lymph nodes at operation compared with chemotherapy alone in early breast cancer. One study: about one third versus 28 percent. other: over 18 percent versus 15 percent. Results in New England Journal of Medicine.
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School lunch rules tighten menu with veggies and whole grains
First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled major nutrition rules for school meals. The guidelines cut sodium, require more whole grains and fruits, and cap calories while banning most trans fats. Pizza remains but with healthier ingredients and tomato paste counted as a vegetable in some cases.
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