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Kids food advertising
Dec 7, 2005
A report from the government's Institute of Medicine finds foods marketed to kids tend to be high in calories and low in nutrition. But as Helen Palmer reports, healthier alternatives are hard to market.
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Consumer Reports looks at drug side effects
Dec 7, 2005
The current issue of Consumer Reports magazine warns that consumers take popular medications without fully understanding their possible side effects. Janet Babin reports.
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Blowing the whistle on Mentor
Dec 5, 2005
Silicone breast implants are stirring up controversy again. An ex-employee of implant maker Mentor claims the company misrepresented safety data and chose not to fix a problem with their implants. From the Health Desk at WGBH, Helen Palmer reports.
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Faith-based insurance
Dec 5, 2005
With millions of Americans lacking health insurance, more are turning to alternatives -- including, for some, Christian health cooperatives. But as Hillary Wicai reports, not everyone's thrilled with this leap of faith.
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Breast cancer device
Dec 5, 2005
Researchers are working to lower breast cancer rates by giving women a low-cost, at-home diagnostic tool to help them locate tumors. Aries Keck reports.
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The state of bird flu
Dec 5, 2005
President Bush invites state officials to the White House today to discuss bird flu preparedness. As Gretchen Cook reports, what states really want to talk about is money.
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Celluloid smoking
Dec 5, 2005
A new report out today says smoking in movies inspires nearly 400,000 teens to take up the habit each year. As Ashley Milne-Tyte reports, the film industry is leery of legislative proposals to curb lighting up on-screen.
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From the Money Matters Desk: Trading in Your Car
Dec 2, 2005
On this week's Money Matters -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- how to get the most out of your motor? Edmunds.com's Philip Reed takes us inside the car dealership.
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The Mailbag for December 2, 2005
Dec 2, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on investing in a health savings account, sending money overseas to family, and using a home equity loan for house repairs.
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The last resorts
Dec 2, 2005
Starwood Capital Group recently bought ski resort Mammoth Mountain in the Eastern Sierras for a record $365 million. The LA Times' Louis Sahagan says it's indicative of interesting times for the industry.
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