More Kids Now Extremely Obese
Report authors warn of shorter life spans, impending health problems for these children
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Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels
But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight
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2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds
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Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found
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Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Extract slows growth in lab cultures, researchers say
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Adding Garlic Might Cut Cancer Risk
New test finds those who eat the most have lower levels of a disease-causing process
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Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say
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Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients
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Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found
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Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear
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Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body
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Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives
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Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds
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Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear
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Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest
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