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Seattle Times Health News

• UW study ties women's weight to property values May 25, 2012
  The value of your home may be a stronger predictor of your weight than the genes inherited from your ancestors, a new public-health study from the University of Washington has found. […]
• Growing concern fuels movement to label genetically modified foods May 25, 2012
  The most closely watched effort to require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified crops is a proposed ballot initiative in California that cleared a crucial hurdle this month, setting the stage for a probable November vote. […]
• Doctors report rise in kids eating detergent packs May 25, 2012
  Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them. […]