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...August, market-research firm Mintel reported that U.S. sales of Truvia, PureVia and other stevia sweeteners - at natural and conventional retailers, excluding Walmart - would exceed $100 million this year...
...into a truly advanced energy economy that would generate trillions of dollars in benefits. If we want a world that it is worth having health care in, then we must not let opponents of the bill take control of this issue. Evidence suggests that the benefits of this legislation exceed the costs by up to a nine-to-one ratio. Now we must turn that evidence into action...
...Pharmaceutical companies would also, per an agreement struck with the Obama Administration earlier this year, cut name-brand-drug costs 50% for Medicare Part D recipients stuck in the "doughnut hole," the gap in prescription-drug coverage that exists once seniors' drug costs for the year exceed a certain amount ($2,700 in 2009). This provision would go into effect in 2010 and is expected to cost drugmakers $80 billion over 10 years. (Part D beneficiaries who get low-income subsidies, are enrolled in a retiree drug plan or earn more than $85,000 would not be eligible...
Cadbury swiftly dismissed Kraft's bid as too low, but speculation is running rampant on Wall Street that Cadbury is now in play and that either Kraft will sweeten its offer or another rival, such as Hershey, will step up. Industry experts speculate that bidding could exceed $21 billion before a merger is clinched. Read "Chocolate, Meet Choco-Luxe...
...Myth About Exercise" [Aug. 17]: I must take issue with some of the points portrayed as fact. Numerous studies have shown that exercise is indeed central to an effective weight-loss program. The key concept is a simple equation of energy balance: calories expended throughout the day must exceed calories consumed as food. And contrary to the data selected for your article, studies have shown that most exercisers are not uncontrollably hungry after a workout. We strongly encourage reporting that portrays both sides of an issue so readers can decide for themselves - instead of being led down a potentially harmful...