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Melissa Moss has more than $4,000 in credit card debt that she ran up paying for a weight-loss program, which her insurer refused to cover. Had she been 30 pounds heavier, her plan might have paid for gastric bypass surgery, an operation that costs $25,000. (Evy Mages for The Washington Post)
Opponents of genetically engineered salmon told the FDA Tuesday that it would be irresponsible not to label the fish in the grocery store if it is approved for human consumption.
Programs will combat child hunger and reduce pollution from indoor stoves that causes diseases, especially in poorer countries.
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