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Scientists create 'limitless supply of blood' in stem cell breakthrough

Scientists have grown huge quantities of red blood cells for the first time - a breakthrough that could make blood donations a thing of the past.

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New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Rise In 37 States, Obesity Rates Now Exceed 25 Percent In More Than Half Of States

Adult obesity rates increased in 37 states in the past year, according to the fifth annual F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America, 2008 report (http://healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2008) from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

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Obese Prostate Cancer Patients May Benefit More From Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also called seed implants, may be a more beneficial treatment than surgery or external beam radiation therapy for overweight or obese prostate cancer patients, according to a study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

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Red grapes 'are wonder cure for high blood pressure and cholesterol'

Red grapes are more than just the source for the world’s finest wine - the fruits themselves are a wonder cure against heart attacks, according to new research.

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Red grapes 'are wonder cure for high blood pressure and cholesterol'

Red grapes are more than just the source for the world’s finest wine - the fruits themselves are a wonder cure against heart attacks, according to new research.

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How Do You Talk About Your Diet?

If you're on a diet - or if you just try to eat healthily and exercise regularly - then take a few moments to consider how you talk about it. You might think that the way you describe your diet to friends, colleagues and yourself doesn't really matter, but changing the way you talk about your diet can alter your...

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Attacking Heart Failure In The Young

Pediatric cardiology experts from around the world will gather at the Indiana University School of Medicine for the inaugural Riley Heart Center Symposium on Cardiac Development Sept. 8-9 at Riley Hospital for Children. The symposium, organized by the Riley Heart Research Center, is targeted to basic scientists, clinical cardiologists and heart surgeons, and will focus on issues pertaining to the onset and treatment of heart failure in infants and children.

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Christmas Challenge

selinalouise added an entry about lose weight : I’ve joined a challenge with the WW community which runs from 1st Sept- 22nd Dec-16 weeks. The aim is to lose at least a stone but seeing as that would take me below my goal weight my aim is to get to goal and stay that way. If i achieve my goal of being 9st7 by mid Sept then i should only have roughly half a stone to go. I’m hoping this challenge will keep me on track at uni and stop me from putting weight on.

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Two Delicious Flan Recipes!

Flan de Champagne This flan is my variation of a classic Latin American dessert that is usually made with milk. 4 servings Ingredients: Custard 1/3 cup sugar 3 eggs, whole 3 egg yolks 2-1/2 cups champagne 1 teaspoon grated lemon...

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wednesday 8/20/08

dainty_lil_daisy added an entry about lose weight : tuesday 8/19- 122.4 B- kashi with soymilk (200 cals) S- apple, 16 wheat thins w/ peanut butter (100+130+200- 430 cals) L- quesadilla w/ high fiber tortilla (180) S- grapes, a few walnuts and almonds (100+125=225) D- salad, veggie patty, pear, yogurt (30+175+80+110=395) Total Cals- 1430 Exercise- ran/walked at the bay for an hour 15 min wednesday 8/20- 121.4 B- 1/2 serving of kashi with soymilk (150ish?) S- activia yogurt (110 cals) L- 1/2 pb&j sandwich (110+100+40?=250 cals) fruit and nut bar (230 cals) D- Total Cals- 740 Water- Exercise-

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No gym today

Josh Dhaliwal added an entry about lose weight : It’s England v Czech Republic today so I am meeting my cousin in an hour and we’re going to head out to the local for a few beers and watch the game. I feel a little twinge of guilt because I have been off alcohol for 10 days. I could go to the pub and not have a beer but where would the fun be in that. I will make up for it tomorrow with 2 gym sessions!

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YouTube

xxwednesdayxxx added an entry about lose weight : Okay, so I figured I would tell you guys. I put up a video on youtube on tracking my weight loss. This is current. And its very personal and shows ALOT . If you want to give it a looksey….. my sn: thinmachtfrei My video: my weight loss Just to let you guys know what the deal is. Good luck to you guys, and wish me luck. xx wednesday

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Josh Dhaliwal added an entry about lose weight : The last 2 weeks

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xdoll_partsx added an entry about Lose weight : So my years almost up, cant believe i still havent done this goal. FUCKKKKKK .

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helpmeplz123 added an entry about lose weight : I need to lose weight, big surprise. lol. I read everyone’s story and it has really inspired me to try! =]. But i can’t start today seeing as I’ve drank two cokes. lol. Soon though probably tomorrow. I think i’ll go for a jog in the morning! But it’s kinda pointless because school starts in a week so I won’t be able to do it everyday. Any suggestions? Please…

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Succeeding

littlemoronface added an entry about lose weight : We just had the county fair here, and I managed not only to keep my weight down from all those fatty foods, but I’ve lost about 4 pounds! =) It made me feel really good about myself, especially since I ran out of my natural appetite suppressants…

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Anti-obesity drug could be harmful to eyesight

An epilepsy drug being touted as a possible tool to fight obesity could also pose a threat to patients' sight.

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Anti-obesity drug could be harmful to eyesight

An epilepsy drug being touted as a possible tool to fight obesity could also pose a threat to patients' sight.

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xNinax added an entry about Lose weight : My current weight is 63kg. I wanna get to at least 60. Starting today.

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Mike added an entry about lose weight : 159! Only 4 lbs to go.

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