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To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study

Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
The result is overeating, research shows

Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say

Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows

Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
It's more proof that what you eat and drink affects health, researchers say

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds

Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child’s Diabetes Risk
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found