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Vital Signs: B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don’t Help Prevent Cancer	2/14/2012 2:50 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.
Recipes for Health: Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots — Recipes for Health	2/14/2012 2:40 PM
Sweet and spicy Algerian and Middle Eastern flavors turn this into something more than your average chicken dinner.
Vital Signs: Being Given Options Helps People Choose Smaller Portions, Study Finds	2/14/2012 3:10 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	2/15/2012 12:40 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.
T Magazine: Vain Glorious \| Brown Bag It	2/12/2012 4:02 PM
Jamie Graber and her chef have created a menu full of yummy, creatively seasoned offerings, like zucchini almond hummus, carrot-coconut dahl and portobello Reuben wraps.
Army Studies Workout Supplements After 2 Deaths	2/3/2012 9:53 AM
The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country.