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150 years of dieting fads and still no quick fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is preparing to weigh in with new U.S. dietary guidelines next week. So, the Library of Congress decided to take a look back by going into its archives and, with Weight Watchers International, gathering experts...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Overweight, Obesity, Physical Conditions, Weight Loss
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Study to look at rural childhood obesity
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State University researchers have a $4.8 million grant to research rural childhood obesity. The Albany Democrat-Herald says the five-year program will conduct community-based research with extension offices in six...Tags: Obesity, Physical Conditions, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Body Mass Index
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World leaders to discuss junk food ad ban at United Nations
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency says world leaders will discuss efforts to clamp down on junk food marketing to children when they meet in New York on Sept 19-20. The World Health Organization says heads of state will use the U.N. General...Tags: Politics, Overweight, Physical Conditions, Government, New York
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Ind. panel drafts new plan for combatting obesity
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials are hoping a new plan aimed at combatting Indiana's high obesity rate can prod state residents to slim down by eating healthier and exercising more. The plan released Friday includes a wide range of goals,...Tags: Indianapolis, Overweight, Physical Conditions, Obesity, Indiana
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What do we eat? New food map will tell us
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dwayne Johnson, Politics, New York University, Obesity
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder linked to adult obesity
Having childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could lead to a life of obesity, even if ADHD symptoms disappear in adulthood, a new study shows. The study, which followed up on 207 middle-class men who had been diagnosed with ADHD as...
Tags: ADHD, Substance Abuse, Overweight, Obesity, Behavioral Conditions
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Dollar index off three-year high, Asian shares ease
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar nursed losses versus a basket of currencies on Tuesday, having retreated the previous day as traders pared back expectations that U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would hint at tapering bond buying this week....Tags: Strikes, Business Enterprises, Johnson & Johnson Inc., Annapolis, Giorgio Napolitano
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Bank of America, BlackRock, Google
ReutersMay 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S. companies, including Bank of America and BlackRock, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Bank of America Corp : KBW cuts to market perform from outperform *...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, United Online Incorporated, West Corporation, Vectren Corp., Floorball
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Editorial: Worry about food stamp growth, not junk food
Is there any human impulse stronger than the urge to tell others what not to eat? Fast food, red meat, white bread, trans fats, sugary cereals, processed foods, salty snacks, fried anything, refined grains, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial...Tags: Obesity, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health Insurance Cost, Heart Disease, Nikki Haley
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: Osteoporosis, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Overweight, Diets and Dieting, Physical Conditions
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RPT-Investment grade Turkey hopes and fears more investment
ReutersBy Sujata Rao LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - The coveted investment grade rating has arrived in Turkey and foreign capital may follow - possibly a lot of it. But here's the multi-million lira question: What kind of cash will it be? What Turkey desperately...Tags: Istanbul (Turkey), Bonds, Credit Ratings, Market Research, Brazil
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FDA staff says Merck's sleep drug effective, questions dosage
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Merck & Co's experimental insomnia drug suvorexant appears generally effective, according to reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but they questioned the company's proposed dosing levels. The reviewers posted their...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Thomson Corporation, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Food and Drug Administration, Merck & Company Incorporated
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