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'A Year Without Sugar: Family of Four Lives Without Sweet Treats

Could you live for a year without sugar? Eve Schaub imposed a "year of no sugar" rule on her two daughters, ages 6 and 11.

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'Genetic 'Switch' May Speed Up a Person's Metabolism and Combat Obesity and Diabetes

Scientists have discovered a genetic "switch" that can accelerate a person's basal metabolic rate, which could potentially lead to a dramatic reduction in the risk of obesity and diabetes.
'Drinking Milk May Slow Knee Arthritis Progression in Women

Want to halt knee arthritis? Then you may want to drink a glass of milk.
'Men with Eating Disorders May be Ignored: Women Receive More Help

It's not just women who have eating disorders. Men can also suffer from anorexia, binge eating and other issues. Yet widespread perception may prevent men from getting the help they need.
'Junk Food Diet Linked to Laziness: Motivation Drops with Obesity

How much junk food do you eat? You may want to cut back if you want to be more productive.
'Chili's Cancels Autism Awareness Fundraiser

Chilli's has cancelled a fundraiser for the National Autism Association following public outrage.
'Ebola Outbreak Update: Virus Spreads in Africa to Mali and Ghana

The Ebola virus continues to spread in Africa. Now, though, the Guinean Ambassador to Liberia, Abdoulaye Dore, has given a new update about the status of the virus within the country.
'Fat or Fit? New Gallup Study Reveals Thinnest Cities Across the Country

A new Gallup study reveals which cities are the fattest and thinnest across the country.
'Mali Works to Halt Spread of Deadly Ebola Virus from Guinea: Three Suspected Cases

The deadly Ebola virus continues to spread. Now, Mali authorities have reported three suspected cases of the virus, and Liberia is also feelings its effects.
'E-Cigarette Liquid Nicotine Poisons Children: FDA Examines New Regulations

Accidental exposure to the nicotine fluid in e-cigarette refills has caused a substantial rise in the calls to poison control centers.
'FDA Approves New Drug to Prevent Opioid Overdose and Heroin Deaths

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Evzio, a naloxone autoinjector, which may just help officials battle the increasing tide of opioid and heroin overdoses in the United States.
'Craft Beer Popularity Rises: Airlines Serve Beverages on Flights

The popularity of craft beer continues to rise as consumers seek out offerings from local and regional breweries. Now, though, it looks as if craft beer may be taking to the air. Airlines have started adding craft beers to their in-flight offerings.
'Ebola Outbreak: Guinea Rushes to Contain Virus as Death Toll Hits 84

The Ebola virus is continuing to spread in Guinea. Now, the fever has claimed the lives of 84 people out of the 134 infected with the sickness.
'Morning Sunlight May Help Manage Your Weight

Want to shed the pounds? Then you may want to get more sunlight. New research has revealed that the timing, intensity and duration of your light exposure during the day are all linked to your weight.
'CDC Sodium Guidelines Too Low for Good Health: Eat More Salt

Do you eat too much salt? You may be eating just the right amount, surprisingly. A new study has found that the average daily sodium intake of most Americans is associated with better health than the levels currently recommended by the CDC.