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7 Habits That Make You Fat
According to recent research, the average person makes 200 decisions every day that will influence his or her weight. More »
Don't Get Sick
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Scary Facts About Diet Pills That Work
So say leading doctors, who warn that the Wild West of online weight loss supplements is an increasingly risky place. Here, what you must know to protect yourself against the new crop of hazardous drugs. More »
Smart Snacks for New Year's Eve
There you are at your friend's party, virtuously dipping carrot sticks in hummus. But then the high-fat, sodium-packed hors d'oeuvres come out. Take this quiz to identify which item in each pair is the healthier choice. More »
Pop Star's Use of Salvia Puts Hallucinogen in the Spotlight
TUESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- After a video surfaced on the
Internet last month of pop star Miley Cyrus -- giggling and semi-coherent,
holding a bong -- many wondered what the 18-year-old singer had
inhaled. More »
Woman Struggles to Control Cholesterol
TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Sheri Foote has cholesterol
problems the likes of which few will ever have. More »
For Cholesterol Control, Experts Urge More Than Meds
TUESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Advances in medical science
have made it easier than ever to lower dangerous cholesterol levels. More »