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Is city living causing asthma rates to rise in the U.S.? New findings seem to support that theory. WSJ’s Shirley Wang reports.

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The Kaiser Family Foundation has put together a detailed chart showing how six of the plans compare on proposals to slow Medicare spending growth.

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Some of the risks associated with pregnancy are higher for overweight and obese women. What’s more, obese women often retain some of the extra weight they put on during pregnancy, long after the baby is born.

The Perseids meteor shower is here. Every August, the Earth passes through debris from a commet named Swift Tuttle, creating a bright, spectacular meteor shower formally known as the Perseids. The spectacular Perseids show has already been underway for a couple of nights, the peak occurs tonight the 12 August making it the perfect time to watch out for shooting stars.

The day-in, day-out coverage of the Washington health-reform debate has taken on the feel of campaign coverage, with daily stories converging on a theme. This morning, for example, we find a raft of articles suggesting that the effort is stalling amid dissension in Washington and beyond.

When it comes to medical devices, Frank Pallone has been one busy congressman of late.

One of the ideas for paying for health reform likely to be aired at a Senate hearing today: taxing sodas and other sugary drinks. Here’s a story from this morning’s WSJ.

This is an idea that’s been cropping up regularly lately — not that surprising, given that proponents argue it would reduce childhood obesity while raising money for strapped governments.