Fat activists decry slender tyranny in Newark convention
Fat-acceptance activists led by NAAFA rally against obesity stigma as federal health policies label obesity a public problem. The Newark convention features self-acceptance workshops while critics warn against overstating health risks and promoting costly bariatric surgery.
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Fresh produce outbreak spreads across five states
In a salmonella outbreak linked to Roma tomatoes, more than 300 people across five states fall ill after consuming tainted produce. The case involving a Pittsburgh mother highlights how fresh fruits and vegetables can carry pathogens since they are often eaten raw. Authorities note no deaths yet this round, and safety rules differ for imported versus domestic produce.
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Flu in pregnancy linked to higher schizophrenia risk
The study finds first half of pregnancy flu raises odds of child developing schizophrenia threefold, though overall risk remains small with about 97 percent of exposed babies not affected. Lead author notes limited sample size, calls for more research while vaccines are encouraged.
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