Misc Links 1/7/11

Food pyramid illegalIs the food pyramid illegal? That’s what this lawsuit claims (LA Times)
A doctors’ group sues federal government to replace the food pyramid with a vegetarian alternative. Group supports animal rights

Calling the Health Bill a “Job-Killer” is “Inflammatory Rhetoric” (Health Beat)
Report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities refutes Republican claim

Buckle Up for Round 2 (NYT)
David Brooks makes several good points about health care reform. Most serious threat: employee dumping

Mass Animal Deaths Around the World: Dead Birds Fall from Sky, Millions of Fish & Crabs Wash Ashore (Tree Hugger)
There’s no good answer to why this is happening. Good summary of events around the world

Alzheimer’s blood test shows promise (NHS)
Research that may lead to a blood test for Alzheimer’s and other diseases is promising, but still at a very early stage

PepsiCo’s Latest Challenge: ‘Snackify’ Some Beverages (WSJ)
PepsiCo markets pureed fruit drink thick enough to be a snack. PepsiCo says it’s fruit. Marion Nestle says it’s sugar.

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Image: The Los Angeles Times

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