Obesity increases the risk of cancer. A comprehensive report on the link between nutrition and cancer says obesity causes cancer and recommends avoiding all processed meats, including bacon and some sausages. It also advises against eating more than 6 grams of salt per day. [News Source]

Lawsuit targets cattle imports (Casper Star-Tribune) PIERRE, S.D. -- Cattlemen and other groups worried about the risk of mad cow disease have asked a federal judge to stop the U.S. Agriculture Department from relaxing rules that have prevented Canadian cattle from being imported into the United States. [News Source]