Trans fatty acids blamed for thousands of heart deaths
Walter Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health and Alberto Ascherio estimate that partially hydrogenated fats cause more than 30,000 heart disease deaths annually. They urge phaseouts or strict labeling, noting trans fats raise LDL and lower HDL, and warn labels currently omit them.
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Harvard School of Public Health
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Alberto Ascherio
American Journal of Public Health
Doctors in politics add a healers voice this year
The Associated Press notes a surge of doctors and health care workers running for federal and state offices, with at least 36 seeking House seats, seven for Senate, and six for governor. Candidates cite medical insight on crime, education, and health care while differing on reform approaches.
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America
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Oregon
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D-Wash
Roy Rowland
D-Ga
Vermont
Howard Dean
Greg Ganske
Iowa
Neal Smith
Ganske
McDermott
Canada
Congressional
Money and education linked to happiness in Harris poll
A Harris poll of 1 255 adults from April 4 to 7 links higher income and education to greater life satisfaction. Older age, white race, and marriage also correlate with higher happiness, while gaps exist across age, race, education, and gender. Margin of error is ±3 points.
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