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101. Stronger Food Smells Linked to Smaller Bites
     

     March 20, 2012 -- Is the secret to a slimmer waistline found in your nose? A new study suggests that food aromas can make a difference in the amount of food people eat. Dutch researchers found that a food's aroma intensity influenced a person's first bite as well as additional bites. Higher aroma in

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102. 5 Dietary Patterns Most Americans Fit Into
     

     March 13, 2012 -- Your race, age, and where you live may influence what you eat, for better and for worse. A new study shows most American diets fall into one of five major patterns: Southern:  Fried, processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages Traditional:  Chinese and Mexican food, pasta dishes,

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103. Do Fruits and Veggies Make You More Attractive?
     

     March 7, 2012 -- Need a new reason to boost the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet? Consider this: Eating more produce is an all-natural way to make your skin look more attractive, a new study suggests. It's Mother Nature's way of giving skin a healthy hue. In fact, Scottish researchers su

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104. New USDA Nutrition Labels for Meat, Poultry
     

     March 1, 2012 -- Starting today, new nutrition labels will appear on raw meat and poultry. A new USDA rule says nutrition information must be available for most ground meat and ground poultry, and for popular cuts of meat and poultry. Before now, the USDA required nutrition labels only on meat and p

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105. The Glycemic Index Diet (Low-Glycemic Diet)
     

     The "glycemic index diet," "GI diet," and "low glycemic diet" are more than diet books. They refer to a system of ranking carbohydrate foods according to how much a certain amount of each food raises a person's blood sugar levels.

106. Most Americans Don’t Need Extra Selenium
     

     Feb. 28, 2012 -- Taking selenium? You may not need to. There’s new evidence to suggest that selenium supplements aren’t necessary for most Americans. They may even cause harm. And if you pop a daily multivitamin, as more than one-third of Americans do, check the label. Many multivitamin and mineral

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107. P.I.N.K. Method: Review
     

     Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, reviews the PINK Method weight loss program.

108. FDA Panel Votes in Favor of Weight Loss Pill Qnexa
     

     Feb. 22, 2012 -- An FDA advisory committee has reversed an earlier decision and voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the weight loss pill Qnexa. The vote was 20-2 in favor of Qnexa, a combination of two drugs that have long been on the market: the appetite suppressant phentermine and topiramat

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109. Gluten Sensitivity: Fact or Fad?
     

     Feb. 20, 2012 -- Move over fat, salt, and sugar. There’s a new dietary villain in town and its name is gluten. Scan the grocery aisles and it’s impossible to miss the proliferation of products proclaiming that they are “gluten-free.” Pick up a magazine or go online and you are likely to read about y

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110. Panel to Ponder Fate of Qnexa Weight Loss Pill
     

     Feb. 17, 2012 -- Once rejected by the FDA over safety concerns, the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday will get a second chance before an FDA advisory committee. Will the second time around be the charm? Qnexa maker Vivus Inc. hopes so. And the company will be showing off new safety data from patie

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