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Saturday 16 August 2008
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Phelps Eats Like A Horse And Swims Like A Fish - Consumes From 8,000 To 10,000 Calories A Day
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Most of us would end up being seriously obese if we ate 10,000 calories per day, but not Michael Phelps. In an interview with ESPN he said his calorie consumption per day ranges around the 8,000-10,000 mark, including large...
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Bisphenol A Found In Cans And Bottles Is Safe Says FDA
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in cans, bottles and baby bottles has an 'adequate margin of safety', according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When Bisphenol A comes into contact with food it is still safe, says the FDA...
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Bird Flu In Indonesia: Prevalence, Mortality, And Action
Written by Anna Sophia McKenney
In order to help Indonesia improve its high human mortality due to bird flu (H5N1 influenza), more effective diagnostic methods must be used and improved case management must be implemented to achieve faster treatment with...
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