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'Food Allergies in Black Children Double

Food allergies can be deadly, and they're not going away any time soon. In fact, food allergies seem to actually be increasing in children. That's not all, either; a new study has shown that the problem is doubling among black children.

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'National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Reveals Lesser Known Problems

It's nearing the end of National Eating Disorders Awareness week, but it's important not to forget the myriad of eating disorders present.
'New Dark Chocolate Diet May Boost Your Heart Health

Do you like dark chocolate? Then you're helping your heart. Scientists have long known that eating dark chocolate can be good for you--and now they know why.
'Chemical in Yoga Mats and Shoes Discovered in Nearly 500 Foods

When you bite into a piece of bread, you expect it to be made out of grains, yeast, eggs and other natural ingredients. What you're probably not expecting is to also be biting into a chemical that can be found in shoes and yoga mats.
'New FDA Food Labels May Fight Obesity

Food labels were long due for a makeover--and now they may be getting one. Nutrition labels are getting their first overhaul in nearly 20 years.
'Childhood Obesity Rates Plummet for Children

It turns out that a third of Americans are still obese, but it's not all bad news. Obesity rates have dropped for young children.
'San Diego Gives Green Light to Medical Marijuana Shops

Medical marijuana shops are gaining a larger foothold in the U.S. as more and more states legalize the dispensaries. Now, it looks like San Diego is the latest city to approve pot shops after years of debate.
'Americans Trash 133 Billion Pounds of Food: A Waste of Vegetables and Meat

How much food do you throw away after a meal? It may be far more than you'd ever suspect. Researchers have estimated that food loss at the retail and consumer levels in the U.S. was at a staggering 133 billion pounds in 2010.
'Eating Barbecued Meat or Fried Food Linked to Alzheimer's Risk

Do you like BBQ? How about bacon and eggs? If you like these foods and eat them often, you may be putting yourself more at risk for dementia. A new study has linked compounds found in fried meat and eggs to one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
'Legal Drinking Age of 21 Saves Lives

Does a drinking age of 21 actually save lives? Despite the fact that some ignore the legal drinking age, it turns out that the law actually helps prevent deaths from alcohol consumption.
'Night Eating Disorder Signals More Dangerous Mental Issues

Do you eat a lot of food at night, even after you feel full? Then you may want to see a specialist. Researchers have discovered a fairly rare eating disorder whose signature is excessive eating may just signal other mental health issues.
'Painkillers from Multiple Doctors May be Dangerous to Your Health

Scientists found that one in three Medicare patients who fill prescriptions for narcotics actually get them from multiple doctors.
'Obese Women Get Only One Hour of Exercise in an Entire Year

A new study reveals that the average obese woman gets only one hour of vigorous exercise each year.
'Are Food Crops in Danger from a Deadly Honeybee Virus?

Honeybees and bumblebees are crucial pollinators of our crops, and are integral to our food supply. Yet these insects may just be in trouble; it turns out that domesticated honeybees are driving deadly diseases into wild bumblebee populations.
'Calico Cat's Patchwork Fur May Help Humans Beat Obesity in Genetics Study

Calico cats aren't just good pets. They may also reveal a bit more about human genetics--and could even help combat the obesity epidemic.