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Health trend continues as obesity rates rise

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report



Regular Meals Reduce Risk Of Developing Metabolic Syndrome, Study Shows

Source: Obesity



Pre-diabetes must be treated, doctors urge

(Presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Meeting)



Obese Americans find Mexico cuts deal for lap-band surgery

Many were rejected in U.S. as too thin



Richard Simmons makes a move to get kids active at school



Most children with milk allergy tolerate warm milk

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology



AIDS Among Latinos on Rise

Hispanics in U.S. Face Unique Obstacles to Diagnosis, Treatment



Organic nutritional advantages questioned again



Source: Claims of Organic Food's Nutritional Superiority: A Critical Review



Drink up! Dialysis patients get pomegranate juice



FDA issues guidance on antioxidants

Source: Guidance for Industry Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims;

Definition for "High Potency" and Definition for "Antioxidant" for Use in

Nutrient Content Claims for Dietary Supplements and Conventional Foods



Slow Food Savors Its Big Moment

Labor Day Weekend in San Francisco



Food Prices About to Leap



Allergen-free GM plants may boost food safety: experts

Source: Trends in Plant Science



Cupcake shops offer 'shots' of frosting

For a small fee, customers can get a yummy dollop of their favorite frosting



Medicine Gears Up for a Code Green



Medpedia Project aims to create an online encyclopedia of health information



Audit says USDA lost track of imported cattle