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The War on Fat

Air/Publish Date: 06/25/2003
Event Date: 06/25/2003

Public health advocates are beginning to challenge "Big Food" companies -- the makers of fast food and junk food -- the same way Big Tobacco companies were challenged: with new laws and new lawsuits.

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Portion Distortion

Air/Publish Date: 08/20/2001
Event Date: 08/20/2001

One cause of America's obesity epidemic: "portion distortion" -- the tendency to "supersize" helpings of food. Some say this tendency is an innate part of "bigger is better" American culture and identity.

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Americans Confused: What Foods Are "Good for You"?

Air/Publish Date: 07/26/1999
Event Date: 07/26/1999

Are eggs good or bad for you? Are all fats bad? Most Americans know that what they eat affects their health -- but many are confused by a succession of new and often contradictory diet study findings.

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Genetically-Engineered Food Might Fight Disease

Air/Publish Date: 03/23/1998
Event Date: 03/23/1998

Researchers have already genetically-engineered plants to resist attacks by bugs and increase yield. New research might produce food engineered to fortify the body's defenses against cancer and other diseases.

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Hotels Go Greener

Air/Publish Date: 08/04/2007
Event Date: 08/04/2007

Hotels are becoming more eco-conscious, using less water, electricity, harsh cleaning chemicals, and recycling everything from paper to cooking oil.

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Sleep Can Be a Factor in How Much You Weigh

Air/Publish Date: 09/18/2006
Event Date: 09/18/2006

NBC's Madelyn Fernstrom sees a link between lack of sleep and size of the waistline -- those who are over-tired, she says, lose resolve to exercise or take the time to prepare healthful meals, and often weigh more.

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How to Make, Keep New Year's Resolutions

Air/Publish Date: 12/27/2004
Event Date: 12/27/2004

TV psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw talks about why so many people make and fail to keep New Year's Resolutions; he argues that the key to success is not willpower, but changing one's schedule and routine.

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Link Between Stress and Weight Gain

Air/Publish Date: 07/02/2007
Event Date: 07/02/2007

Those who eat junk food and are under stress will gain more weight than those who eat junk food but are not under stress, according to researchers.

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Eating Disorders in More Women Over 20

Air/Publish Date: 02/07/2005
Event Date: 02/07/2005

Eating disorders -- long associated with teenaged girls -- are being diagnosed more frequently in women who are in their 20s and middle-aged women, some of whom have hidden their disorders for decades.

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"The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens"

Air/Publish Date: 12/01/2003
Event Date: 11/25/2003

Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil McGraw, discusses his book about teens, body image, food choices and weight control.

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UN: How Climate Change Will Affect Earth

Air/Publish Date: 04/06/2007
Event Date: 04/06/2007

A United Nations report warns that global warming, if unstopped, will lead to widespread drought, hurricanes, rising oceans, and species extinctions. Several countries, including the US and China, ask for less strident language in ...

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Chubby Girls at Risk of Early Puberty

Air/Publish Date: 03/15/2007
Event Date: 03/15/2007

A study published in the "Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics" reports that overweight girls are at risk of hitting puberty earlier than girls of normal weight, and are at earlier risk of obesity and diabetes.

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