Federal labeling overhaul eyed as labels mislead
Congress and the FDA push for a new federal food labeling standard to clarify calories fat and serving sizes amid concerns labels mislead consumers. Hearings will be held nationwide, with industry groups and liberal lawmakers proposing reforms. Also guidance on bus safety for children and a study finding IVF babies show no higher risk of malformations.
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Insurance status linked to newborn outcomes in Bay Area study
A hospital study of 146000 births in 1982 84 and 86 found babies born to uninsured parents faced about 30 percent higher risk of death or serious illness at birth. Researchers cite reduced access to care and lower socioeconomic status as key factors.
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