People as young as 40 with borderline or high cholesterol levels are at increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia, said a Kaiser Permanente study released Tuesday.
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The Holes in America’s Food-Safety Net

Food Safety: Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce By the U.S. Government Accountability Office 71 pp. The Gist: Amid increasing reports of food-borne illness, the GAO is calling out the Food and Drug Administration for failing in its duty to ensure the safety of the nation’s food, particularly its fresh fruits and vegetables. Thousands of people have been sickened; the produce industry has lost millions of dollars
Losing Your Job: A Blow to Your Health Too
Losing your job can make you feel lousy. Whether you’re fired or laid-off, joining the ranks of the unemployed is not exactly a feel-good event