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  Organic Labels Bias Consumers Perceptions Through the 'Health Halo Effect'

  April 1, 2013 — In a new study, researchers show that an organic label can influence much more than health views: perceptions of taste, calories and value can be significantly altered when a food is labeled ... > full story
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  Adolescents' Poor Health Behaviors Raise Risk of Heart Disease as Adults

  April 1, 2013 — U.S. adolescents' lack of heart-healthy behaviors may increase their chances of heart disease as adults, according to a new study. More than 80 percent of them had a poor diet and many were not ... > full story
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  Prebiotics: Do Supplements in Baby Formula Help Prevent Allergies?

  March 28, 2013 — Prebiotic supplements in infant formula may help to prevent eczema, according to a systematic review. However, the review highlights a lack of high quality evidence for the effects of prebiotics in ... > full story
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  Cancer Biologists Find DNA-Damaging Toxins in Common Plant-Based Foods

  March 27, 2013 — In a laboratory study pairing food chemistry and cancer biology, scientists tested the potentially harmful effect of foods and flavorings on the DNA of cells. They found that liquid smoke flavoring, ... > full story
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  Hot Flashes? Active Days Bring Better Nights

  March 27, 2013 — Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy for women at menopause. Exercise may help, but women can have a tough time carving out leisure time for it. The good news from a new study is that ... > full story
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  More Fat, Less Protein Improves Canine Olfactory Abilities

  March 27, 2013 — From sniffing out bombs and weapons to uncovering criminal evidence, dogs can help save lives and keep the peace. Now, researchers have uncovered how to improve dogs' smelling skills through diet, by ... > full story
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  Better-Educated Parents Feed Children Fewer Fats and Less Sugar

  March 27, 2013 — Almost 15,000 children aged between two and nine years old took part in the study. The level of education of parents has an influence on the frequency with which their children eat foods linked to ... > full story
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  Protein-Rich Breakfasts Prevent Unhealthy Snacking in the Evening, Study Finds

  March 26, 2013 — Eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and reduces unhealthy snacking on high-fat or high-sugar foods in the evening, which could help improve the diets of more ... > full story
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  Vitamin D May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Children and Adolescents

  March 26, 2013 — Being obese puts individuals at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a disease in which individuals have too much sugar in their blood. Now researchers found vitamin D supplements can help ... > full story
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  Modest Changes in Military Dining Facilities Promoted Healthier Eating

  March 22, 2013 — The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic, also rampant throughout the general population, could result in military career setbacks, negatively ... > full story

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