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Superfood Series: Dark chocolate, No.4

How well do you know your Superfoods? Stay tuned over the next few weeks for the Superfood Series. We’ll take a look at some of the most...
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Few Americans are now considered 'low-risk' for heart disease

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A new study released yesterday in Circulation may shock you: only 7.5 percent of Americans between the ages of 25 and 74 are now considered...
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Superfood Series: Green tea, No.2

How well do you know your superfoods? Stay tuned over the next few weeks for the Superfood Series. We'll take a look at some of the most...
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Medical groups say genetically modified foods should be avoided

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“Avoid genetically modified (GM) foods when at all possible” summarizes the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation’s position paper,...
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Extended breastfeeding: nutritional, immunological and developmental benefits

Many a mom has wondered if any benefits actually exist to breastfeeding a baby past his or her first birthday. In...
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Depo-Provera contraceptive may cause excessive weight gain in some users

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston have identified women who are likely to gain weight while using depot...
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Mother's diet at conception can significantly affect health of her child

A mother’s health in the weeks prior to becoming pregnant may determine the health of her children much later...
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One bite of chocolate may wreck your willpower, study shows

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A joint study from the University of Miami and the University of Florida found that a single bite of any sort of sweet food can trigger a desire for...
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Low-calorie diet leads to fewer deaths and less disease in monkeys

Less food, longer life? It seems to be true for monkeys! A 20-year study found that cutting calories by nearly...
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Beverage consumption a big factor in weight, study shows

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If you’re attempting to lose a few pounds, this is likely the most important dietary change you can make: getting rid of that sugar-sweetened...
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