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The U.S. turns to Britain for health care guidance
Jan 20, 2011
During the health care debate, some supporters used Britain's medical system as a possible model for the U.S. system. Stephen Beard explains.
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Walmart expected to unveil new plans to sell healthier food
Jan 20, 2011
The nation's largest retailer, Walmart, is expected to announce a new plan to sell healthier food. Nancy Marshall Genzer explains how Walmart's announcement could reshape industries.
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Study: The bigger the Wal-Mart, the fatter the shoppers
Jan 19, 2011
If your New Years resolution is to lose weight, you better hope a Walmart Supercenter doesn't open up around the corner.
A recent study found th...
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House GOP debates health-care repeal
Jan 18, 2011
The House of Representatives is expected to vote tomorrow to repeal the health-care law. That won't survive the Senate, or a veto by President Obama. But the GOP can chip away at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Boring headline but a true one: Without Jobs, Apple will be much the same in short term
Jan 18, 2011
Today, Apple is reporting what will probably be pretty robust earnings. It's a big year coming up for Apple, new iPhones, new carrier for iPhone,...
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Health care providers prepare for the reform debates
Jan 18, 2011
The debate over health care reform is back this week as Republicans in the House of Representatives plan a vote to repeal the new health care law. Jeremy Hobson speaks to Alan Miller, CEO of Universal Health Services.
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Float, boogie and break: The latest in fitness trends
Jan 14, 2011
Kai Ryssdal talks with New York Magazine's Jhoanna Robledo about the unusual fitness classes gyms are offering to get people in the door and in shape.
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Walgreens plans to sell fresh food in 400 stores
Jan 13, 2011
Walgreens customers soon may be able to knock several items off their to-do list without having to leave the store.
Pick up prescriptions - chec...
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States are moving forward in implementing health care reform
Jan 8, 2011
Although the GOP-controlled House is expected to try to repeal the health care reform, some state governors are already moving forward in implementing the law -- even the Republican ones. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Does posting calories change attitudes about food?
Jan 8, 2011
A new law in California went into effect this month that requires chain restaurants to post calorie count information on menus. But does that change customers' minds about the kinds of food they eat?
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