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Monday 6 September 2010 02:06 PDT
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2 In 5 Kids in New York Are Overweight Or Obese
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
According to a new report, 2 out of every 5 of New York City's children from kindergarten to eighth grade, are either overweight or obese. This figure, released in a report on Sunday, comes from the latest New York City...
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Vended Foods And Beverages May Be Linked To Obesity, Diabetes And Coronary Artery Disease
Written by Janet Epping
School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes...
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How Bone-Marrow Stem Cells Hold Their 'Breath' In Low-Oxygen Environments
Written by Janet Epping
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified unique metabolic properties that allow a specific type of stem cell in the body to survive and replicate in low-oxygen environments...
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