Indoor tanning injuries rise and fall with ER visits
CDC analysis of ten years of national data finds more than 6 000 indoor tanning injuries treated in emergency departments in 2003, falling to around 2 000 by 2012. Most injuries are burns or eye injuries, occurring mainly in salons, with teens and young adults as frequent users.
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Stronger start for health care law this year
President Barack Obama's health care law opens sign up with a stronger start but public skepticism remains. A last minute extension allows some call center delays to be addressed while enrollment continues through February 15, with coverage starting March 1 for those who enroll by then.
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Lawmakers weigh GMO labeling and industry pushback
Lawmakers and industry officials debated labeling genetically modified foods as Congress previews measures to keep labeling voluntary. Critics warn labels could mislead consumers and raise costs, while advocates urge transparent disclosure of GM ingredients. Vermont 2016, California and Washington ballot efforts set the backdrop.
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