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Plant-based diet a major component of heart health
Throughout this week, we've been talking to chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the heart healthy tips he learned while shooting his latest documentary, "The Last Heart Attack."
Although it's not something that patients regularly hear their doctors talk about, one major component of heart health is eating a plant-based diet.
Dr. Gupta explains the benefits of this type of diet on American Morning today.
If you want to learn more about diet and heart disease and what you can do to be "heart attack proof," tune in on Saturday at 8pET for Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports, "The Last Heart Attack."
New study: 9/11 first responders much more likely to develop cancer
According to a new study headed by the chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department, firefighters who were exposed to toxic dust after the World Trade Center towers collapsed ten years ago are much more likely to develop cancer.
Researchers found that firefighters at Ground Zero face a nineteen percent greater risk of cancer than firefighters who weren't there.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent, joins American Morning today to explain what exactly is making the first responders sick and whether or not these people will be able to get medical coverage as a result of the new study.
Tea Party-backed group calls Romney 'poseur,' protests his appearance at Tea Party event
In his bid for the 2012 GOP presidential ticket, Mitt Romney has so far not made much effort in terms of reaching out to the Tea Party. However, this will chance on Sunday when he makes his debut at a Tea Party Express bus tour stop in New Hampshire.
One Tea Party-backed group FreedomWorks – founded by "Tea Party Godfather" Dick Armey – is protesting Romney's appearance, saying they have to defend the Tea Party against "poseurs."
Sarah Palin will also attend a Tea Party event on Saturday, following back and forth drama over whether her or Christine O'Donnell should be on the event's program. Palin will be speaking at the "Restoring America Event" in Indianola, a function that generated national buzz as she approaches a final decision about whether to run for president.
Matt Kibbe, President and CEO of FreedomWorks who has been called "one of the masterminds" of Tea Party politics by Newsweek, joins Carol Costello on American Morning today to explain why the group is against Romney's appearance and to weigh in on infighting within the Tea Party.
Is college worth the costs? Christine Romans looks at the numbers
A shaky economy and high tuition prices have some wondering if a college education is worth the cost.
CNN's Christine Romans breaks down the numbers this morning on American Morning. The bottom line: Education pays. See the video above.
Talk Back: Is the criticism against Chaz Bono and ABC fair?
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From CNN's Carol Costello:
Even if you're not a fan of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," you've likely heard of the controversy that erupted on Monday night after it was revealed that transgendered activist Chaz Bono was invited to appear on the show.
Hundreds of viewers are not happy about the invite, with some fans saying they are going to boycott the show and its sponsors, and others claiming that ABC is "pushing the homosexual agenda."
In response, "Dancing With the Stars" executive producer Conrad Green told the Hollywood Reporter, "We don't have an agenda of any sorts. I think of the 120 celebrities we've put on the show, we've had, I think now, three transgender or gay contestants. If that's a homosexual agenda, we're not doing very well at it."
Talk Back: Is the criticism against Chaz Bono and ABC fair?
Let us know what you think. Your response may be read on this morning's broadcast.
Report: Half of the U.S. population drinks sugary beverages daily
According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics, half of the U.S. population over the age of two consumes sugary drinks daily.
These sugary beverage include sweetened waters, sodas, and energy, sports and fruit beverages. The report states that these drinks have been linked to "poor diet quality, weight gain, obesity, and in adults, type 2 diabetes."
Elizabeth Cohen, senior medical correspondent, discusses how drinking sugary beverages can impact your health and explains how you can kick the habit on American Morning today.
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