Death by (Fried) Lasagna

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September 30, 2010

Here's what we're reading today:

ADHD: Researchers find the first evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is genetic, a finding that could lead to better treatment. Reuters' Kate Kelland has the story.

McInsurance: Is McDonald really dropping health insurance for nearly 30,000 restaurant workers because of new health reform regulations, or not?  We'll be watching this cliff hanger closely.

Prevention: U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin will host a public conference call tomorrow morning to unveil the new National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council and get some feedback what it should do. The new council was created as part of national health reform.

ER Waits: Researchers report that emergency room patients are more likely to leave without additional treatment the longer they have to wait to be admitted to the hospital.

Nutrition: Fried lasagna at 1,000 calories. And that's just the start to your dinner at the Olive Garden. (hat tip to @marynmck)