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To beef or not to beef, that is the question...

With all due respect to William Shakespeare, a more appropriate title to this article would be: To red meat or not to red meat, that is the...
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Is fat the biggest infertility issue? An expert weighs in.

Tis the season to overeat. Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and an endless parade of parties that feature food, food and more food. For some this...
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Health Minute: Eating is all in the mind, says researcher

August 6, 2011: It is called "mindless eating" but the calories end up on the body nonetheless. As the nation struggles with an obesity...
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It's not a woman's BMI that makes her feel fat

Did you know that only about 50% of women like their bodies? And if a woman doesn’t like her body, then she is less likely to eat healthy,...
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MYTH: Thin equals Fit (skinny fat)

In the world of super-models, being thin is superb. For me, I never liked the thin look, but the fit look. Of course, that is just a personal...
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Health Minute: Overweight means high costs for a heavy burden

According to a newly released study from George Washington University obesity is not just dangerous to your health, but affects your finances as...
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New childhood obesity prevention and treatment program comes to Orlando, Florida

Great News! A new childhood obesity prevention and treatment program is now open in Orlando, Florida!The team is led by Dr. Angela Fals, Examiner...
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President and First Lady Obama and childhood obesity 2010

President Obama has stated that childhood obesity is "one of the most urgent health issues that we face in this country".On February 9,...
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Doctor visits, diabetes, and childhood obesity

Picture by Paul Moore, PhotoXpress A recent brief yet very informative article was just released on Jan 7, 2010in ModernMedicine describing the...
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Health calculators and dietary guidance

Ever look for a simple, straight-forward nutrition tool to help you figure out how much of which nutrient you should have per day? How much fat or...
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