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Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills

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The California Medical Association has released guidelines for physicians and the public on the End of Life Option Act, after announcing that it would remain neutral on the legislation. Vermont, Oregon, Washington, and Montana, along with California, have passed such bills.). The issue is also contentious north of the border.

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Heart Association Encourages More Colorful Eating

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It’s about adding colorful, nutritious, and vitamin-packed fruit and vegetables to meals instead of choosing unhealthier options,” Dr. Rachel Johnson, nutrition professor at University of Vermont and past chair of the AHA Nutrition Committee, said in a statement. This information has the power to help save lives.”.

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Maine Principals Adopt Policy for Transgender Athletes

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” Maine joins Colorado, Vermont, and Washington as states with transgender high school student-athlete guidelines, according to the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Durost said that reaction to the policy has been “mixed” but that it was proposed because “the time is right to do the right thing.”

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