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Moderately Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Keeps People Feeling Full Longer
A modest reduction in the amount of carbohydrates eaten, without calorie restriction and weight loss, appears to increase a sense of fullness, which may help people eat less, a preliminary study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society"s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Antiabortion Group's National Convention Focuses On 'Common Ground' In Abortion-Rights Debate
The National Right to Life Committee last week held its national convention in Charlotte, N.C., attracting as many as 1,300 antiabortion-rights advocates from around the U.S., according to event organizers, the Charlotte Observer reports. According to the Observer, a large part of the convention focused on President Obama"s appeal for "common ground" in the abortion-rights debate, with many participants arguing there is not much in common to be found between abortion-rights supporters and opponents.NRLC Political Director Karen Cross said that Obama is "the most pro-abortion president" in U.S. history, telling convention delegates, "Look at the devastation brought by the first 100 days" of his administration. Cross was referring to Obama"s decisions to ease restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, lift the "global gag" rule and his intentions to repeal the Bush administration"s provider "conscience" rule.Although Obama has sought to achieve common ground on abortion by promoting adoption and methods of preventing unintended pregnancies, his "view of common ground is not common ground at all" for "people with very strong pro-life positions," John Green, a senior fellow at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, said. Green said that the "positive news is abortion is not a priority for many Americans." Green said that results from a recent a Pew Research Center poll could indicate that "pro-life constituencies are becoming more vocal and more strident precisely because there"s a president with more pro-choice sympathies." Similarly, a May Gallup poll found that 51% of U.S. residents consider themselves "pro-life," compared with 42% who call themselves "pro-choice." The poll was the first time Gallup found that more people identified themselves as "pro-life."Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, said that the Gallup poll "doesn"t square" with the election of Obama and abortion-rights majorities in both chambers of Congress. She said, "Americans want a change in the tone of the debate and that begins with common ground on birth control and sex education." She added, "As long as right-to-life refuses to support better access to contraception, they will continue to be outside the mainstream values of this country" (Morrill, Charlotte Observer, 6/20).
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Projected Food, Energy Demands Seen To Outpace Production
With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report released recently.
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Tesco Reveals Dental Map Of Britain

Research from a survey by Tesco Dental Insurance has revealed Brits are finding it increasingly difficulty to find an NHS dentist. The results also show that rising dental costs are putting people off visiting the dentist. Key findings from the survey: - 42% of Brits and almost two-thirds of Londoners are put off going to their dentist because of the cost - 14% of Londoners have paid over ÷£300 in the past year in dental treatment - Worryingly, if they badly needed a tooth extraction but couldn"t afford the dental costs, a tenth of people from Nottingham would just live with the pain while those from Cardiff would be most likely to extract their own tooth - Those in the South East of England struggle the most to find a dentist - People from East Anglia have fewest fillings - The Welsh are least likely to visit their dentist - Scots are most likely to grind their teeth Jeremy Sutton head of Tesco Dental Insurance says, "Given the current economic situation many people are worried about spending money. Receiving important dental treatment is essential to overall health as well as oral health. Premiums for Tesco Dental Insurance start from just ÷£9.95 a month and can help manage the costs of dentist bills." Notes Survey in conjunction with the British Dental Health Foundation of 1,000 people within the UK. About Tesco Dental Insurance Tesco Personal Finance has teamed up with AXA PPP healthcare to offer the dental insurance products. NHS dental charges in England and Wales NHS dental treatment in England and Wales is charged in three bands regardless of whether you have one visit to your dentist, or a whole course of treatment. NHS dental charges in Scotland and Northern Ireland In Scotland and Northern Ireland, dentists charge per item and patients are expected to pay 80% of treatment up to a maximum limit (÷£372 in Scotland and ÷£384 in Northern Ireland at the time of going to print). About AXA PPP healthcare AXA PPP healthcare has been helping people access private healthcare since 1940. Today it forms the UK healthcare arm of AXA a world leader in financial protection and provides healthcare cover for individuals and employers, funding for dental care, as well as health information, occupational health and employee assistance services. Tesco Personal Finance - Tesco Personal Finance is the UK"s largest supermarket bank. Since our launch in 1997, we have grown to have nearly six million customer accounts across 28 financial products and services. - Our principal activities are: general insurance - motor, home, pet and travel; credit cards and personal loans; personal savings; Tesco Compare and a network of cash machines (ATMs). - We sell our products through multiple channels including in-store, by telephone and online. - Tesco Personal Finance is fully-owned by Tesco plc. - Tesco Personal Finance plc, Registered in Scotland No. 173199. Registered Address: Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh EH12 5BH Tesco Insurance - 2.4 million insurance policies - One of the leading providers of motor insurance in the UK with a market share of 4.5% of stock and 2.9% of new business. - In addition, TPF offers breakdown recovery, home, pet, travel and other personal insurance products. - 485,000 pet insurance customers Tesco


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