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Reuters - A community program that promotes healthy eating and exercise may help overweight, sedentary women reduce their risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study.

AP - President Barack Obama is making a mistake on health care by insisting on a government insurance option for the middle class, several Republicans said in a letter to the White House released Monday.

HealthDay - SUNDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — Drugs should be the first line
of treatment for diabetics who are also battling heart disease, a new
study finds.

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — A genetic link between
anxiety, depression and insomnia has been identified by U.S. researchers,
who said adolescents who suffer from anxiety and depression should also be
screened for insomnia.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Fast food may be inexpensive and convenient,
but it is often high in calories, fat, sugar and salt.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Biking is great exercise — not to mention a
lot of fun. But a nasty spill can ruin your fun, so it’s important to
protect yourself every time you pedal.

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — Many generations ago, a dark
night sky and fatigue probably signaled it was time to go to sleep.

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — The thrills and chills of
computer games can be a nocturnal nightmare for some people, new research
suggests.

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) — Not getting enough sleep can
make you start packing on the pounds almost immediately, a new study has
found.