There was an important article concerning St. Joseph County's smoking ban in the October 1st South Bend Tribune. You can read the article here.

Britons most obese in Europe Guardian Unlimited - Tony Blair today urged people to take more responsibility for their fitness and diet, as a new study revealed a continuing north-south divide in the nation's health.

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