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F.D.A. Still Wary of Diet Pill’s Side Effects	2/17/2012 11:37 PM
The Food and Drug Administration said it was worried about possible heart problems and birth defects with Qnexa, a weight-loss drug.
Diet Treatment, Already in Use, to Get F.D.A. Review	2/17/2012 11:12 PM
The Food and Drug Administration will review a new diet pill consisting of a combination of two pills people are using in California to lose weight.
Recipes for Health: Veracruzana Chicken Stew With Winter Squash — Recipes for Health	2/17/2012 1:50 AM
Broiling the aromatics lends a smoky flavor to this deeply flavorful, Spanish-inflected meal.
Vital Signs: B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don’t Help Prevent Cancer	2/16/2012 2:20 PM
A new study testing B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids for cancer prevention has found no beneficial effect and — at least for women — some possibility of harm.
Vital Signs: Being Given Options Helps People Choose Smaller Portions, Study Finds	2/16/2012 2:20 PM
When explicitly offered a choice, more customers are likely to choose a smaller portion, researchers find.
Chicago News Cooperative: Program Aims to Bring Fresh Produce and Meats to Chicago’s So-Called Food Deserts	2/11/2012 10:10 PM
Many shopkeepers in Chicago’s so-called food deserts say they want to carry fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, but there are complications.
Michelle Obama Injects Optimism Into Campaign	2/17/2012 12:42 AM
Michelle Obama is on the road, campaigning for the president and telling Americans to eat their vegetables.
Mindful Eating as Way to Fight Bingeing	2/8/2012 12:17 PM
A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.
The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling	2/7/2012 11:27 PM
An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.
Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass	2/9/2012 3:20 PM
On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows.

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