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Quitting smoking makes you fat, and now scientists know why - CBS News

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Los Angeles Times

Quitting smoking makes you fat, and now scientists know why CBS News (CBS) As often happens in science, it was an accidental discovery. It solves the mystery of why a lot of people who smoke look so skinny and, more importantly, why many people who quit the habit gain weight. "Interestingly, initially we were not ... Study: Why Quitting Smoking Makes You FatTIME Nicotine's role in post-smoking weight gain becomes clearerLos Angeles Times Why Smokers Gain Weight When QuittingWebMD BBC News -Times of India -The BQB all 375 news articles »

Growing Older With HIV - New York Times

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 02:36 PM PDT

Deseret News

Growing Older With HIV New York Times In his June 5 Op-Ed article, "The Death Sentence That Defined My Life," Mark Trautwein shows us how not dying of AIDS "on schedule" has helped him learn "not to live life on one either." His story offers insight into the financial, social and medical ... Premature aging seen as issue for AIDS survivorsThe Associated Press HIV-Positive Patients Experience Premature AgingThirdAge Premature aging seen as issue for AIDS survivorsTheNewsTribune.com California Progress Report all 236 news articles »

Proposed Medicaid cuts put NJ in national debate - The Associated Press

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Proposed Medicaid cuts put NJ in national debate The Associated Press TRENTON, NJ (AP) — As states look to trim billions of dollars from Medicaid spending, New Jersey is getting national attention for its proposal. Opponents say it's an unprecedented and draconian attempt to balance the budget on the backs of society's ... Christie proposal to slash Medicaid by $540 million puts NJ at center of ...Washington Post Human Services officials release details on NJ Medicaid program cuts, changesThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Independent pharmacies raise concerns about Florida Medicaid overhaulPalm Beach Post Sunshine State News -Richmond Register -Lexington Herald Leader all 172 news articles »