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HealthDay - SATURDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) — Though good vision is what
allows the perception of the colors, shapes and sights of the world,
Americans appear to be fairly lackadaisical when it comes to protecting
their eye health, according to surveys done by U.S. eye groups.

HealthDay - SATURDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) — Golf may appear to be easier
on the body than many other sports, but don’t be fooled.

AP - The White House, backing away from President Barack Obama’s “it’s-all-on-the-table” approach initially advocated, prepared to get louder and more involved in the details of a health care overhaul that officials once were content to leave to Congress, administration officials said Saturday.

AP - Brryan Jackson has been left out of birthday party invitations and asked not to use water fountains. His daily routine at one point included 23 pills, three IV medications and two injections. But the toughest part of growing up with AIDS for him may be knowing how he got it.

AP - She doesn’t have a name yet.

Reuters - U.S. lawmakers plan far-reaching insurance market reforms, and would require that businesses and individuals purchase medical coverage as they seek to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, an early draft of Senate legislation said on Saturday.

Reuters - Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc on Saturday said patients who complied with treatment during a recent pivotal trial of its experimental obesity drug lost more weight than was seen in the overall trial.

Reuters - An interim look at a long-term study of Onglyza, under development by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and AstraZeneca Plc, continued to show lowered glucose levels when used in combination with metformin in people with type 2 diabetes.

AFP - President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to move ahead on health care reform, arguing that any change in the current system should lower the cost of services, improve their quality and protect consumer choice.

AP - Employers would be required to offer health care to employees or pay a penalty — and all Americans would be guaranteed health insurance — under a draft bill circulated Friday by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s health committee.