Tax code rhetoric and Obamacare taxes stir reader ire
A reader vents frustration over Obamacare tax changes and MAGI thresholds, criticizing the federal tax code as hard to understand. He cites examples of Medicare taxes, the 3.8 percent net investment tax, and higher top rates, linking them to political discontent and calls for electoral change.
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Vitamin supplements and antibacterial soap questioned by FDA
An editorial cites three Annals of Internal Medicine studies suggesting multivitamins do not prevent cancer or heart disease and may raise lung cancer risk with beta carotene and vitamin E. The FDA also says four decades of research show antibacterial soaps offer no extra protection and may disrupt hormones, prompting new safety rules.
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Resolutions and Predictions for the New Year
A veteran pundit delivers a razor sharp New Year column filled with forecasts for 2014. It targets candidate rhetoric and word choices while recalling political figures such as Martha McSally and John McCain. The piece urges both parties to adopt the Sears Rule on Friday nights before elections.
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Vitamin D Deficiency How Sunlight Affects Your Health
Doonesbury DEAR DOCTOR K discusses why vitamin D deficiency occurs despite diet, the role of sun exposure, and health risks linked to low levels. It covers recommended daily intakes, safe supplement forms like D3, and the uncertainty of long term benefits beyond bone health.
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