A midday roundup of health news from around the country
Birth control: Obama offers compromise on birth control. Under the changes, religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees. (LiveWellNebraska)
How honest is your doctor?: In recent survey, 55 percent of doctors admitted to speaking with patients more optimistically about their prognoses than their medical histories warranted - and the other findings are just as worrisome. (Time Healthland)
Smokers: Fewer smokers go to the dentist but often need the most dental care. (MSNBC)
Fast food: A naked Arizona man spent hours atop a radio tower before a fast food meal lured him down. (L.A. Times)
Baby bites: Babies who learn to feed themselves early on may develop healthier eating habits. (Momaha)
Model behavior: A Victoria's Secret model quits after her 8-year-old cousin says she wants to stop eating to look like her. The model also cited her faith as a reason to stop modeling lingerie. Check out the video below. (ABC News)
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