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Like many New Yorkers, I remember a time when nearly everyone smoked. In 1950, Collier's reported that more than three-quarters of adult men smoked. This...
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Obesity leading to little kids with big disease
Children are being diagnosed with illnesses typically relegated to adults. prescriptions for high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes are up 15%.
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Michelle Obama’s Agenda Includes Healthful Eating
Mrs. Obama was praising the menu last week at Miriam’s Kitchen, a nonprofit drop-in center serving this city’s homeless.
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Ten Things You Should Know About Childhood Obesity
As of 2009, 32% of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight or obese. It's time to take a closer look at what we're feeding our children.
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Report Shows American Children Not Getting Their Fill
A federal report, based on the census and other studies, shows poverty and hunger on the rise for children.
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What Airports and Factory Farms Have in Common: The Possible Smithfield/Swine Flu Connection
Last Monday, as I boarded a commercial flight, I sneezed. I had sneezed in the car on the way to the airport, and I would sneeze more throughout the day.
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Uncle Sam Wants You... To Eat More Cheese
The government has a heart-stopping plan to revitalize the dairy industry -- at the expense of the health of our children?
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With new information every day on diets, medications and illnesses, it's often confusing how to actually raise healthy kids. Causecast to the rescue!
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LiveWell Colorado “Challenge” Campaign Launches Statewide
LiveWell Colorado (http://www.livewellcolorado.org), a non-profit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living, last week launched a statewid...
