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...They were resistant to investing in a machine that they wouldn’t be able to fix if it broke,” Ringer said...

Author: By Matthew S. Lebowitz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Med School Professor Assists Vietnamese Babies | 1/7/2005 | See Source »

These are just a few of the most urgent tragedies that are occurring every day around the world. Unfortunately, they are being championed by a mere handful of philanthropists and academics. Because these problems are chronic, difficult to fix and not spectacular disasters like the tsunami, they do not get the worldwide attention that they deserve...

Author: By Adam M. Guren, ADAM M. GUREN AND ADAM M. GUREN | Title: The Coming Tsunamis | 1/7/2005 | See Source »

...expected to just take a prescription medication to solve blood-pressure problems. I want to combat hypertension through diet and exercise, not by taking pills. Listen up, marketers: Low carb is out; no salt is in! Laurel Gruber Avon Lake, Ohio, U.S. Instead of looking to drug companies to fix the problem, maybe we should explore the reasons behind the rise in hypertension. Yes, diet and exercise have always been important to achieving a healthy lifestyle. But never before have we been under so much stress. Our children, especially, are scheduled down to every minute of their...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 1/6/2005 | See Source »

...promised to today's seniors during the transition to private accounts. Some favor borrowing the money, while others think taxes need to be raised or benefits cut to avoid adding to the deficit. The President, while opposing tax hikes, has yet to deliver a concrete proposal. "If you can fix this thing without pain, sign me up," says Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. And if you can escape the propaganda war over Social Security in '05, you're not paying attention. --By Eric Roston

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Social Security: The Battle Is Joined | 1/3/2005 | See Source »

Instead of looking to drug companies to fix the problem, maybe we should explore the reasons behind the rise in hypertension. Yes, diet and exercise have always been important to a healthy lifestyle. But never before have we been under so much stress. Our children, especially, are scheduled down to every minute of their day. I am concerned about Americans' pill-taking mentality. But the magic bullet for hypertension is not in a bottle; it's a healthy lifestyle. How about making the right foods more affordable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 27, 2004 | 12/19/2004 | See Source »

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