'Sick' Fat Found in Obese People
The finding that fat cells from obese people behave differently from those in normal-weight people could help explain how obesity leads to diseases like diabetes. |
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State’s Anti-Smoking Plan Makes Cents
A new study shows that California’s state-funded anti-smoking campaign has saved billions of dollars in personal health care costs since its inception in 1989. |
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Get in Shape, Stay in Shape
The pounds can creep on as you get older and start a family—but don't worry, you can combat the bulge. Learn how from this Belly Off! guy who is reclaiming the body he had as a college football player |
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Bigfoot claim is just a big hoax
Two researchers on a quest to prove the existence of Bigfoot say that the carcass, encased in a block of ice by two men who claimed to have found it, was slowly thawed out and discovered to be a rubber gorilla outfit. (Aug. 19) |
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The Psychology of the Undecided Voter
Researchers say that people who think they are undecided about who they will vote for often have already made up their minds at an unconscious level. |
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[News] Homeowners Need Refinance Assistance More Than Ever
Foreclosures rates continue to rise, borrowers have found themselves trapped in loans where payments and principle balances balloon, and housing values continue to plummet. This is mixing a toxic cocktail of homeowner despair. However, the government is trying to formulate an antidote.<div class="feedflare">
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'Brown' Fat: New Key to Weight Loss?
New discoveries surrounding a type of "good" fat that promotes the burning of calories could one day lead to better treatments for obesity, researchers say. |
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[News] Homeowners Need Refinance Assistance More Than Ever
Foreclosures rates continue to rise, borrowers have found themselves trapped in loans where payments and principle balances balloon, and housing values continue to plummet. This is mixing a toxic cocktail of homeowner despair. However, the government is trying to formulate an antidote.<div class="feedflare">
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Google's Street View cameras are a voyeur's dream, emo culture is under threat, and we check out a redonk car mod for Batman-crazy fans. Today also begind the 7 Days Without Plastic project, and the FU of the Week is served by Frank Warren,... |
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Bad New Air Pollutant Found
LSU scientists report a new form of air pollution -- persistent free radicals. Each day, we breathe in 300 cigarettes' worth of the harmful molecules. |
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Whole Foods Recalls Popcorn Brand
Whole Foods Market is recalling its "365 Organic Everyday Value Popcorn, Lightly Salted" because it may contain undeclared milk ingredients. |
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Colorectal Cancer Gene Mutation Found
A colorectal cancer gene mutation found in 10% to 20% of colorectal cancer patients may be a big clue in genetic colorectal cancer risk, new research shows. |
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Belly Fat Linked to Stroke Risk
We know what being overweight and obese can contribute to heart disease and heart attacks but does having extra weight around your belly increase your risk of stroke? |
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[News] Paulson Says His Time is Short, Unlike US Economic Woes
Henry Paulson, in his Sunday "Meet the Press" gathering has said he believes challenges in the US housing markets are likely to persist beyond this year, unlike his tenure as Treasury Secretary which won't stretch beyond the Bush administration.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] The Underbelly of Your Good Faith Estimate
Even the most well-intentioned ideas will fail if they're poorly executed. The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a perfect example. Created to provide consumers with some solid numbers in the mortgage process, it often results in confusion instead of clarity.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] The Underbelly of Your Good Faith Estimate
Even the most well-intentioned ideas will fail if they're poorly executed. The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a perfect example. Created to provide consumers with some solid numbers in the mortgage process, it often results in confusion instead of clarity.<div class="feedflare">
<a href="http://feeds.mortgageloan.com/~f/rss/mortgageloan?a=rxexGK"><img src="http://feeds.mortgageloan.com/~f/rss/mortgageloan?i=rxexGK" border="0"></img></a>
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[News] Paulson Says His Time is Short, Unlike US Economic Woes
Henry Paulson, in his Sunday "Meet the Press" gathering has said he believes challenges in the US housing markets are likely to persist beyond this year, unlike his tenure as Treasury Secretary which won't stretch beyond the Bush administration.<div class="feedflare">
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Whole Foods Market Recalls Ground Beef
Whole Foods Market is recalling fresh ground beef sold between June 2 and Aug. 6, 2008, in certain states because of possible contamination with E. coli bacteria. |
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Join His Weight Loss Crusade
This Belly Off! member doesn?t want to lose weight alone?and neither should you. Dropping pounds is easier with the support and advice of others |
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Warehouse Sprinkler Oops
This guy is cruising around the warehouse with the forklift raised up as high as it can, until he smashes the sprinkler pipe and everything turns into a disaster! |
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Survey Shows Under 2% Have Epilepsy
More than 1.5% of adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with epilepsy at some point, a number that is likely to increase as the population ages, according to a new study. |
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