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June 29, 2007 · From Atkins, to The Zone, to Jenny Craig, Americans are trying to slim down. But with so many diets and dieters, why is the nation collectively getting bigger? Gina Kolata, author of the new book Rethinking Thin, talks about why the country's obsession with waistlines isn't translating into weight loss.
The program was supposed to save money but will cost up to $150 billion more in the next decade.
Studies of finches shed light on the brain's recognition and processing of sounds and vocalizations.
June 29, 2007 · Scientists tracking the surprising things that (literally) come out of a baby over the course of a year have been able to trace a timeline of the development of bacterial ecosystems within the human gut. Scientists are learning more about how our intestinal tracts become colonized with bacteria.
June 28, 2007 · The first storefront mental health clinics helped Vietnam vets transition home almost 30 years ago. Now, these Vietnam vets are bringing their sons, back from Iraq and Afghanistan, into the centers, which offer a welcoming alternative to VA hospitals.
June 28, 2007 · Called lipo-dissolve, the procedure claims to dissolve fat through a series of soybean-based injections. But critics point out the procedure isn't approved by the FDA, nor has it been rigorously tested.
June 28, 2007 · NASA's Mars rover "Opportunity" is scheduled to begin descending a rocky slope into the Red Planet's massive Victoria Crater. This latest trek carries real risk for the long-lived robotic explorer, but it's expected to provide valuable science.
June 28, 2007 · The Interior Department will take the American bald eagle off the Endangered Species List next month. Biologist Peter Nye has been tracking the bald eagle for more than 30 years. He talks with Melissa Block about how America's bird will fare off the list.
June 28, 2007 · Two studies suggest that condors are being poisoned by lead that they ingest from carcasses and gut piles left by hunters. Now, wildlife officials in Arizona are trying to persuade hunters to switch to lead-free ammunition in an attempt to save the endangered bird.
June 27, 2007 · Retired Navy Chaplain Mike Colson returned from serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan with post-traumatic stress disorder. Now he's trying to help vets who may not know they have the same problem. He calls himself the dog catcher for trauma.
June 28, 2007 · Only plant nerds used to risk loving the Hebe, native to New Zealand's cliffs and tufted grasslands. But as winters warm up in the U.S., plum pewter and burnt orange hebes are blooming, along with other species formally doomed by cold. Web Extra: Talking Plants Blog
June 27, 2007 · Ancient Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut, has been identified Egyptian archaeologists said Wednesday. A monumental builder, she wielded more power than two other famous ancient Egyptian women, Cleopatra and Nefertiti.
June 27, 2007 · The USDA will soon release a new version of a map that professional and backyard gardeners alike consult to figure out which plants will thrive in their region. Tony Avent of Plants Delight Nursery talks about what the new map is getting right.
June 27, 2007 · A nationwide inspection of China's food industry has uncovered 23,000 cases of tainted or expired food. The findings will likely add to a sense of unease about Chinese products in China and abroad.
Climate change is big news. Is the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leading to a crisis?
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