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Aid workers aim to head off hunger in Haiti The United Nations` World Food Program estimates three million earthquake survivors in Haiti will need ready-to-eat food rations over the next month.

Your diet on trial: 5 lessons from food lawsuits The thought of suing a restaurant because of how much salt their meals contain may seem a little extreme. But the fact is, the food and restaurant industry is hiding a lot of secrets, and it`s up to you to defend your health (and your waistline)...      read more

You sitting down? Experts say it’ll kill you Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health. Health - United States - Fitness - Consumer Information - Shopping

Stevia: The Natural Sugar Substitute Sweeteners come in all forms these days, but finding a natural sugar substitute can take some searching. One excellent choice is the extract from the stevia plant (pronounced stee-vee-uh or steh-vee-uh) which has found its way into mainstream...      read more

Treat All Heart Risk Factors, Not Just Cholesterol: Study Treating all the risk factors that contribute to heart attacks is more beneficial to patients than simply working to lower their cholesterol levels, a new study has found.

Mail-Order Pharmacies May Help People Stay on Meds Researchers have found that using mail-order pharmacies may help people who have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes stay on the medications their doctors prescribe to treat the conditions.

Use of Psychiatric Drug Combos on the Rise Researchers say a psychotherapy program is more effective than traditional health classes in helping teenage girls who are at risk for obesity from becoming more excessively overweight.

Heart group lists 7 essentials for heart health (AP) AP - Here are the seven secrets to a long life: Stay away from cigarettes. Keep a slender physique. Get some exercise. Eat a healthy diet and keep your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar in check.

S.Korea to restrict TV adverts for junk food (AFP/File) AFP/File - South Korea Tuesday announced curbs on television advertising for junk food in a bid to cut obesity and promote healthy eating among children.

Running Boosts Brainpower Running may do more than improve your cardiovascular fitness and overall physique. It might actually make you smarter.