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Organic Benefits Don't Include Enhanced Nutrition Sep 05, 2012

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Produce grown organically cuts pesticide use and the promotion of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But nutrient levels appear similar to conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Katherine Harmon reports

Midlife Fitness Cuts Chronic Disease Later Aug 29, 2012

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Being in good shape in your 30s through 50s not only increases life span but also improves quality of life for decades to come. Katherine Harmon reports

Better Sidewalks Could Bring Improved Public Health Aug 21, 2012

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Better sidewalks and other changes to the physical environment could encourage more activity and improve the overall health of the public. Katherine Harmon reports

Doc Calls Deconditioning a Condition Aug 15, 2012

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A Mayo Clinic doc says physicians may miss the signs of extreme deconditioning and prescribe medication instead of long-term exercise programs. Katherine Harmon reports

Color-Coded Food Helps Consumers Make Healthful Choices Aug 07, 2012

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Six months after color coding its food choices as least, somewhat or most healthful, Massachusetts General Hospital saw its cafeteria users substantially decreased their least healthful food choices and increase the more healthful ones. Katherine Harmon reports

Many Olympians Suffer from Asthma Aug 01, 2012

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The most common chronic condition among all Olympic athletes is asthma. But many don't start suffering symptoms until their later years, suggesting that endurance training could be a trigger. Katherine Harmon reports

Certain Airports Are Disease-Spread Hot Spots Jul 24, 2012

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M.I.T. researchers used real traveler patterns, geographical information and airport waiting times to predict what U.S. airports are most likely to spread an epidemic from its origin. Katherine Harmon reports

Food Diary Helps Cut Pounds Jul 17, 2012

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Dieting women who kept a diligent food diary lost more weight than other women in a cohort. Skipping meals and eating out slowed weight loss. Katherine Harmon reports

Mice Hit Protein to Stop Hunger Jul 10, 2012

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Normal mice fed protein stopped eating much sooner than mice that lacked the receptor to sense they were eating protein. Katherine Harmon reports

Meta-Study: Moderate Coffee Cuts Cardiac Failure Jun 26, 2012

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Sixteen ounces of coffee a day cut the risk of heart failure, but 40 daily ounces of coffee upped the odds of ticker trouble. Katherine Harmon reports

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