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Fat Substitutes Linked to Weight Gain

Drop the potato chip! Indulging in low-calorie snacks made with synthetic fat substitutes could actually pack on the pounds, according to new research. The study was conducted by researchers at Pur…

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5 Pregnancy Food Rules by Dr. Sears (Video)

The famous pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Bob Sears shares his 5 most important things that every pregnant women should know about food in this new Parent Earth video. He addresses questions…

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What’s Your Holiday Health IQ? (Quiz)

Back away from the eggnog and find out how much you know about staying healthy while chowing down on your holiday favorites: 1. How many calories are in an average Thanksgiving meal? A. 1,500 …

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Preventing PMS-Related Weight Gain

On her website OwningPink.com, Dr. Lissa Rankin hosts a medical blog in the spirit of her upcoming book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend. Mu…

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Girth Control: Drastic Surgical Measures for Obese Children

If you could outfit your child with a device that physically prevents them from smoking a cigarette, would you? How about a contraption that prevents their car from exceeding the speed limit, or m…

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How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

Q: Is it possible to quit smoking without gaining weight? A: The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates the body's metabolism, and in the absence of that extra kick, the body settles back to its normal …

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