Go Greek with your yogurt? | June 17
Nutrition experts say they're not convinced it's more healthful
Greek yogurt is everywhere, and now represents nearly a third of the yogurt market. But how different is the Greek version from regular yogurt? That depends.
PeaceHealth, Regence sign new two-year contract | June 17
Agreement ensures Regence members can continue to receive care at hospital
PeaceHealth and Regence have reached an agreement on a new two-year contract.
Study: Soda size limit cuts calories most in kids, the overweight | June 17
WASHINGTON — A day after New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Health Department went to court to defend its proposed cap on the sale of super-sized sodas, a published study offered evidence that Bloomberg's plan would reduce average calorie intake among those most likely to buy large drinks, and would have its greatest effect on overweight and obese kids.
Veterans encouraged to become personal trainers
The American Council on Exercise announced Wednesday the creation of the Salute You Scholarship program for military veterans.
Mighty marathoner on a mission
With 3 races since April, Micah Snell, 3, is on a roll in fundraising effort
This Sunday, 3-year-old Micah Snell will finish his fifth marathon -- his third in just three months.
Supreme Court rules against patenting human genes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that human genes cannot be patented, a victory for cancer patients and their doctors who had challenged a Utah company's exclusive control over a defective gene sequence that is linked to cancer.
Is your designated driver drunk?
LOS ANGELES — Should designated drivers abstain from booze? If you said, yes, you might be shocked to know that 35 percent of so-called DDs drank on duty, while a portion of them were legally drunk when they hit the road, according to a new study.
Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries sickens 87
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.
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