In a history-making statement to the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, Pope Francis condemned laws that criminalize homosexuality as unjust. On Wednesday, two prominent House Democrats publicly protested a decision by the new House Speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy. The move is widely seen as an act of political revenge since both Democrats are outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump.
Recent advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended a bold approach to treating the millions of children in the United States who are affected by obesity. Counseling, drug treatment and even surgery should be considered, the group says.
The guidelines are a response to a deeper understanding of what obesity is — and what to do about it.
Guest: Gina Kolata, a medical reporter for The New York Times.
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