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Is the Junk-Food 'Addiction' Study Junk Science?
A new study claims that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine. Is this study legit--or junk science?
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A Must-Read Tale of Beating the Odds--and Winning Big
In this week's news roundup, we share one of the most inspiring stories we've seen in a long time, plus read about the effect social media food pics have on your waistline.
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Can Fat Cells Be Healthy (or Unhealthy)?
In this week's news roundup, read about how fat cells differ in healthy obese people, and learn why all-beef burgers got the book at one school.
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Everything You Need To Know About Back Pain (News Roundup)
Back pain affects 10% of Americans at any given time. Get the scoop on this all-too-common ailment and learn how to help reverse aging, in this week's links roundup.
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How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor
In this week's news roundup, read why some obese teens are at risk for eating disorders and which under-appreciated class could be the secret to better grades.
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Fad Diets Will Seem Even Crazier After You See This
Two themes dominate our weekly news roundup: dealing with obesity in youth and the crazy things grown-ups do to shed pounds. Tell us what you think really works with weight loss.
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Don't Miss 'The Spark Solution' Cover Story!
Great news: "The Spark Solution" is on the cover of "First for Women"--learn more and get a sample of the book's meal and fitness plan.
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How to Quit Being Negative and Get Happy
In this week's healthy news roundup, learn how to get happy, find out what heels do to your feet, and why flip-flops can pose a hazard to drivers.
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Why a Gluten-Free 'Diet' Isn't the Secret to Weight Loss
We agree: Gluten-free diets are life-saving for those with celiac and dietary intolerances. But they're not a quick fix for weight loss. Get the scoop in this and other top stories
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The Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Right
Researchers found that kids are willing to eat more salad if you make it look cool--but it might be tricky to do at home. Learn about this story and more, in our news roundup.
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Would You Eat Meat Grown in a Lab?
The first lab-created burger was eaten earlier this week. Made from stem cells, the burger cost more than $40,000 a bite. Sink your teeth into that story and more in our roundup.
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6 Bad Excuses for Overeating
Think you have a good excuse for overeating? Nope, think again! Find out if your excuses made the list in our news roundup, and get the week's top headlines.
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Are You Worth Your Weight (Loss) in Gold?
If someone offered to pay you for losing weight, would you do it? Residents of Dubai are facing that question now. Read about this story and more in our news roundup.
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In the News: Common Food Ingredient Could be a Carcinogen
An ingredient you've likely consumed without knowing comes under fire, obese Boy Scouts are sidelined, and the real deal with veggie burgers--get caught up on these stories & more.
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Do Diet Sodas Wreck Your Metabolism?
Are you a diet soda addict? If so, don't miss this week's news roundup. Plus, get the secret on how to get kids to eat veggies--and learn which country is the most obese.
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