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The tackiest show on earth to send off the King of Pop

The tackiest show on earth to send off the King of Pop

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Harry Potter and the Ungodly Downpour: Heavens open at premiere

Harry Potter and the Ungodly Downpour: Heavens open at premiere

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Nurses use maggots and Manuka honey to fend off hospital superbugs

Honey and 'maggot therapy' are some of the unorthodox treatments being tried out in hospitals across the country against deadly infections such as MRSA.

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How a bisexual woman seduced a 15-year-old in an internet chatroom

How a bisexual woman seduced a 15-year-old in an internet chatroom

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Zaldania added an entry about lose weight : I’m working out every day- making a point to do something even if I’m exhausted or have little time. I’m working on circuit training right now. It’s fantastic. Links for inspiration: 13 easy snacks- http://www.everydayhealth.com/photogallery/diabetes-snacks.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthDietandNutrition_20090707

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Cholesterol-regulating genes could be 'switched off' to reduce heart disease

Scientists have uncovered 20 genes which increase people's risk of having a heart attack - raising the prospect of 'exciting' new treatments in the coming years.

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Children's Physical Activity Increased By Parents' Endorsement Of Vigorous Team Sports

Parents who value strenuous team sports are more likely to influence their children to join a team or at least participate in some kind of exercise, and spend less time in front of the TV or computer, a new study says. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Duke University studied a sample of 681 parents of 433 fourth- and fifth-graders from 12 schools in Houston.

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Weight Loss Effective In Preventing Falls For The Obese

In addition to greatly improving overall health and longevity, losing weight is an effective fall prevention strategy for persons with obesity, according to a new study from the American College of Sports Medicine. A study by Michael Madigan, Ph.D., found that obese persons who lost even less than 10 percent of their body weight (about 25 pounds for a 300-pound person) or more significantly improved their balance.

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Weight Loss Effective In Preventing Falls For The Obese

In addition to greatly improving overall health and longevity, losing weight is an effective fall prevention strategy for persons with obesity, according to a new study from the American College of Sports Medicine. A study by Michael Madigan, Ph.D., found that obese persons who lost even less than 10 percent of their body weight (about 25 pounds for a 300-pound person) or more significantly improved their balance.

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Policymakers, Experts, Public Agree: Physical Activity Plan Needed

Dozens of the nation's leading organizations in health care, science, medicine and public health are meeting in Washington, D.C., this week with one goal in mind: to develop a national physical activity plan that will make America healthier. Congressional leaders and members of the public both agree that emphasizing disease prevention measures, such as increasing physical activity, is essential to combating chronic diseases, which account for 70 percent of all deaths in the U.S.

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'I hope Pete and Chantelle are happy,' says Katie Price through gritted teeth

'I hope Pete and Chantelle are happy,' says Katie Price through gritted teeth

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Champion Chicken - Feast Your Eyes

Filed under: Poultry , Feast Your Eyes Photo: Kristin, The Kitchen Sink The combination of grill marks and paprika is a timeless and potent one, up there with martinis and olives or biscuits and gravy. It has the power to evoke all of the five senses, to say nothing of a Pavlovian response. T

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New Culprit Behind Obesity's Ill Metabolic Consequences

Obesity very often leads to insulin resistance, and now researchers reporting in the July 8 issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, have uncovered another factor behind that ill consequence. The newly discovered culprit - a protein known as pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF for short) - is secreted by fat cells. They also report evidence to suggest that specifically blocking that protein's action may reverse some of the health complications that come with obesity.

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Tales of the Cocktail 2009

Filed under: Spirits , Festivals , Food News New Orleans has long been a cocktail town. Photo: nerdling/flickr Tales of the Cocktail returns this week to New Orleans for its seventh year. Slashfood is on our way to discover the latest and greatest libations. We'll be Tweeting from the scene in the French Quarter. Check our Tweet feed here, and keep an eye out for new posts each day throughout the week. And if you're there, let's Tweet up!

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Beer Gets Unfair Rap for Bellies, Study Finds

Filed under: Beer , Health & Medical Beer and belly. Photo: Paul Keleher, Flickr

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College Beer Chugging Getting Worse

Flickr: wolfsavard Beer pong and funneling have become synonymous with college. And the perception is not unfounded. New research shows heavy drinking among college kids is steadily on the rise. Writing in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, experts say drinking-related deaths in college students, ages 18 to 24, have jumped from 1,440 a year in 1998 to...

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Butchers, Bistros and Beautiful Pizzas - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

Filed under: In Sixty Seconds Prosciutto, anchovy and onion pizza. Photo: Gio JL/Flickr

  • Frank Bruni looks into the food world's obsession with pizza , and examines what makes a perfect pie.
  • Young butchers are becoming the rock stars of the meat world.
  • Looking at leftovers , with anecdotes from everyone from novelist Diana Abu-Jaber to Patti LaBelle.
  • The Minimalist goes green with pea dip.
  • Austrian grüner veltliner offers both an umlaut and some of summer's most enjoyable white wine.
  • It's been raining a lot, so what does that mean for this summer's crops? Some fruit is suffering, but corn is loving the moisture.
  • Mark Bittman discusses the evolving world of Parisian bistros .
  • Will Allen is an urban farmer who creates his own soil and grows food in greenhouses located in a working-class neighborhood in Milwaukee.
  • To better understand beer, Ben Granger of Bierkraft started growing lush vines of hops for home brews.
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Davina McCall breaks down as she reveals: 'My Mum should not have had any children'

Davina McCall breaks down as she reveals: 'My Mum should not have had any children'

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What's On Tap, Athens - Trappeze Pub

Filed under: Beer , Lists , What's On Tap? Trappeze Pub in Athens, Ga. Image: Trappeze Pub . A weekly look at the draft selection in beer-friendly bars across the country. It's summer. School is out of session. Probably seems like the wrong time to be hitting up bars in a college town like Athens, Ga. , home to the University of Georgia. But Trappeze Pub sees slightly smaller crowds during the summer months, making July and August the perfect time to stop by this sophisticated suds spot.

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Questioning The Use Of Muscle Rubs

There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. Rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. The review focused on formulations containing salicylates, which are widely prescribed or sold over the counter as topical treatments for sports injuries and muscle pain.

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