The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Wellness

Amber Miller was 39 weeks pregnant when she completed the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, giving birth hours later. How’s that for dedication? [Chicago Tribune]

Looks like you can outsmart heart disease. New research reveals that people at higher risk for heart problems show no increased heart risk when they eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables. [Time]

Can you guess what’s in this school lunch… and why these meals need to change? [CNN]

Policy makers in three dozen states this year proposed drug testing for people receiving benefits like welfare, unemployment assistance, job training, food stamps and public housing. How will this impact society? [NY Times]

Get the scoop behind the vocal cord injury affecting singer Adele. [Wall Street Journal]

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