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Decreasing Sodium Can Prevent This and Save Lives »
A study shows that by reducing sodium by 9.4% the U.S could save $32.1 billion in direct medical costs. Not…
The increasing potency of cannabis. »
Over the last 30 years there has been a significant increase in the average THC content of cannabis. While this…
In Many States, Childhood Obesity Rates Are Decreasing »
Of the 43 states (including DC) reporting obesity rates among low-income preschoolers (ages 2-4), 19 stated that obesity rates had…
Childhood Obesity Rates are Starting to Decrease »
Obesity rates among low-income U.S. preschoolers (ages 2-4) are finally starting to decrease. After steadily increasing from 10% in 1990…
Fast Food is Now a Smaller Percentage of the American Diet »
The percentage of daily calories consumed from fast food among adults (age 20+) has decreased. From 2003-2006, fast food accounted…