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G8 Leaders Launch $20B Initiative To Help Farmers In Developing Countries
The Washington Post reports: "Leaders of the world"s major economies pledged Friday to raise $20 billion over the next three years for food and agricultural aid to the world"s most impoverished countries." According to Obama administration officials, "the U.S. will contribute at least $3.5 billion over the next three years to the worldwide effort," which in addition to the funding, "hopes to better coordinate global food aid efforts and work through initiatives already in place in poor countries around the world, rather than creating new plans," the Washington Post reports (Fletcher, 7/10).
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Johns Hopkins Scientists Out A Gene For Gout
Having partnered last year with an international team that surveyed the genomes of 12,000 individuals to find a genetic cause for gout, Johns Hopkins scientists now have shown that the malfunctioning gene they helped uncover can lead to high concentrations of blood urate that forms crystals in joint tissue, causing inflammation and pain - the hallmark of this disease.
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Study Questions Popular Theory That Lower IQ Predicts Early Death
Lower IQ alone does not predict the chances of dying early, as previous research has often suggested, concludes a study published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
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Declare Your Independence And Stop Smoking For Good This Fourth Of July

This Independence Day, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with Ralphs and L.A. Care Health Plan, is helping LA County residents declare their freedom from smoking by giving away free two-week starter kits of nicotine patches or gum. The quit smoking aids are free to residents of LA County at 47 participating Ralphs Pharmacies throughout the county between the hours of 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., while supplies last. "This summer is the perfect time for LA County residents to stop smoking, get healthy and save money during these tough economic times," said Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Health Officer. "By offering free nicotine patches and gum, we hope to help LA County residents kick their addiction to cigarettes for good." Participants must be LA County residents who are 18 years of age or older. They should be prepared to present a valid form of identification and will be screened for eligibility to ensure that the nicotine replacement therapy will not conflict with any pre-existing health conditions. For more information and a map of participating Ralphs Pharmacies, visit http://www.LAQuits.com. LAQuits.com will be updated daily with information on the availability of the free nicotine patches and gum at the Ralphs Pharmacies. Tips on how to quit and other information can be found on the LA Quits Facebook page and Twitter feed. About the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more about Public Health and the work we do, please visit: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov. L.A. Care Health Plan


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