A reversal on carbs (LA Times)
The country’s big low-fat message backfired. The overemphasis on reducing fat caused the consumption of carbohydrates and sugar in our diets to soar. That shift may be linked to the biggest health problems in America today.
Mental Health Needs Seen Growing at Colleges (NYT)
70s students saw college counselors for existential crisis: Who am I? “Now they’re bringing in life stories involving extensive trauma, a history of serious mental illness, eating disorders, self-injury, alcohol and other drug use.”
Real Cancer Drug Breakthrough Is Astronomical Prices (Forbes)
Cancer drugs are big business. The much-vaunted revolution in cancer therapy is driven by hype and high prices. Excellent piece,
New Puzzle: Why Fewer are Killed in Car Crashes (WSJ)
42% increase in fatal accidents caused by distracted driving, but total road fatalities down 22% in 2009 compared to 2005. Why? The economy (fewer rush hour accidents), technology (side airbags), more responsible teen driving.
The Bipartisanship Racket (NYT)
No Labels movement is “utterly clueless about why Americans of all labels are angry: the realization that both parties are bought off by special interests who game the system and stack it against the rest of us.”
Kate Middleton’s ‘commoner’ status stirs up Britons’ old class divide (Wash Post)
“I’m not against the middle class as such, but I do query whether she has the background and breeding to be queen one day.” Is this why we left England (or would leave now)?
Writing a Strong Lead Is Half the Battle (WSJ)
The lead, like the title, should be a flashlight that shines down into the story.
Image: Los Angeles Times
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