California Governor apologizes for forced sterilizations
Governor Gray Davis apologized for California’s eugenics law of 1909 that led to about 19,000 involuntary sterilizations. He said the state’s actions were a dark, regrettable chapter, and stressed it must never be repeated. No compensation plan was proposed.
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Obesity concerns weigh on young Kansans health
Martha Berner of KU Medical Center links rising youth obesity to screen time and inactivity. Douglas County initiatives like Get Moving and Walk Kansas aim to boost activity in 17 elementary schools and among adults while educators note ongoing family involvement and rewards for exercise.
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Weight control shifts as obesity care evolves
Group leaders report more youths seeking weight management while Dr Mary Vernon at Lawrence Family Practice Center promotes bariatrics focusing on individualized care and carbohydrate restriction. Vernon notes about 80 percent of her patients improve by limiting carbs and argues modern abundance fuels obesity. She urges reintroducing physical activity as part of health.
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