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Egg Yolks Linked To Heart Disease

Results of a new Canadian study show that the build-up of carotid plaque, a waxy substance that clogs blood vessels and which is linked to reduced blood flow and higher risk of cardiovascular disease, is greater the more egg yolks people eat.  Results also show that the carotid plaque area grew with age after 40, but increased exponentially with the number of years of smoking and egg yolk eating.

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'Vegetarian' Councilman Redman Eats Chicken To Support Chick-Fil-A

Jacksonville, Florida City Councilman Don Redman, a 35-year vegetarian, ate two chicken-based meals last week at his local Chik-Fil-A franchise in support of chain owner Dan Cathy’s remarks against same-sex marriage.  Redman is known for other gaffes such as attempting to officially move Halloween celebrations when October 31st fell on a Sunday, and publicly questioning the gender identity of an out lesbian attorney and harassment victim.

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U.S. Pig And Cattle Producers Trying To Crush Egg Bill

The United Egg Producers, which represents most of the country’s egg production, says standards for chicken housing is necessary. But if the standards are voluntary, says the UEP, any farmer who ignores them and sticks with old-style cramped cages will be able to sell eggs more cheaply and put his competitors out of business.

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