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'Post Holdings Buys Michael Foods in New $2.45 Billion Deal

The cereal maker, Post Holdings Inc., is buying its fellow packaged food maker, Michael Foods Inc., for $2.45 billion.

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'Food Prices Rise in Grocery Stores Amid Drought and Higher Wholesale Costs

Start tightening your belt; it turns out that food prices are rising. Two months of sharp increases in food prices have now shown that grocers are starting to pass along their higher wholesale costs to consumers.
'Eating Right is Crucial During Pregnancy: Mother's Weight Drastically Impacts Child's Health

It turns out that too much or too little weight gain during pregnancy can increase the risk of having an overweight or obese child.
'Even Casual Marijuana Use May Change Your Brain: Pot Smokers at Risk

It turns out that even casual marijuana use may change your brain. Scientists have found that the size and shape of two brain regions involved in emotion and motivation may actually differ in young adults who smoke the substance at least once per week.
'Eat Up! Jamaica Combats Lionfish Invasion by Developing a Taste for Them

Lionfish are some of the most invasive and deadliest creatures on the coral reef. Now, though, it looks as if Jamaica is fighting back--by eating them.
'Don't be 'Hangry': Lashing Out May be from Low Blood Glucose Levels

Do you lash out at your spouse or others? Then you may be suffering from low blood sugar. Researchers have found that being "hangry" is actually a real phenomenon and that spouses are more likely to lash out aggressively when they're hungry.
'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.
'Beef Prices Soar to Highest Levels in Three Decades

Do you like burgers and steak? Then you may be out of luck. Beef prices have reached their highest in almost three decades, which is causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners.
'Hepatitis A Outbreak: Papa John's Pizza Linked to Virus

Earlier this week, a local Papa John's Pizza employee was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Now, the Mecklenburg County Health Department is holding a vaccination clinic after fears rose about the potential for the virus's spread.
'Drink Up! Coffee Lowers Your Risk of Liver Cirrhosis by 66 Percent

Want to reduce your risk of liver cirrhosis? Then you may want to keep drinking your daily cup of coffee.
'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.
'Food Poisoning Twice More Likely at Restaurants Than Dinner at Home

Americans are twice as likely to get sick form food prepared at a restaurant than food prepared at home.
'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.