Top News Stories: June 22-28
Supreme Court rules on health reform law, new hope for dieters and more of this week’s top news stories:
Supreme Court Upholds Health Reform Law
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the controversial law designed to expand health care coverage to a majority of Americans. Read more
FDA Approves Diet Pill Belviq
For the first time in 13 years, the FDA gave its official nod to a new diet drug. Arena Pharmaceuticals’ Belviq has been approved for use in adults with a BMI above 30 and for those with a BMI of 27 and at least one weight-related medical condition. Read more
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Depression
Feeling low? You might want to up your vitamin D intake. A recent small study has found that vitamin D deficiency and depression may go hand-in-hand with some women. Read more
All Calories Not Created Equal, Study Suggests
Those trying to lose weight are often told that a calorie is a calorie, but the truth may be more complex. New research suggests certain foods and diets may be better for burning calories and helping people lose and maintain their weight. Read more
How to Choose the Healthiest Salad Dressing
The dressing you top your salad with may be just as important as the vegetables you put in it. Researchers at Purdue University found that dressings containing canola oil best promoted the absorption of fat-soluble carotenoids, which are widely believed to promote good heath. Read more
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