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Group: Serving sizes need updating
Many consumers eat more of foods than what the standard serving sizes on food labels suggest, a group found. It's asking the FDA to change the sizes.
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Adopt a pit bull for free, other pets at half price
The Washington Humane Society has announced a 50 percent discount on pet adoption fees on 100-degree days and a waiving of fees for adopting pit bulls through August 31.
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Lawsuit pending against toning shoes
Toning shoes are the wildly popular shoes that promise to give your legs and rear-end a workout. But could they be more of a hazard than a help?
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McDonald's Happy Meals turning healthy?
As concerns about childhood obesity get bigger, the McDonalds Happy Meal is getting smaller.
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Senior citizens may need extra care during high heat
Senior citizens are especially at risk for heat-related illnesses, but not all of them are taking the heat seriously.
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Migraines center stage after Bachmann disclosure
About 30 million Americans suffer from migraines. Women suffer from the nauseating spells three times more than men.
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Tweeting about health
A tweet that might seem like too much information can actually be used for the greater good, experts said.
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AMA: Foster care for obese children 'more ethical' than surgery
An opinion piece in the Journal for the American Medical Association says that the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases of childhood obesity.
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Study links anti-depressants during pregnancy to higher autism risk
A preliminary study draws a link between the most widely prescribed anti-depressants and an increased risk of autism in children.
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Health coverage extended to birth control, without copays
Under new regulations issued Monday, a range of health services for women will be covered as prevention.
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Fairfax rice shipment infested by insects, sent back to Pakistan
Customs officials in Baltimore intercepted a shipment of rice from Pakistan that was tainted with dead beetles, just days before new federal restrictions on imports will be enacted.
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Are hot dogs really that bad for you?
How dangerous are hot dogs? As bad as cigarettes, say one group.
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McDonald's to add apples to every Happy Meal
McDonald's Corp. is adding apples to all its Happy Meals and launching a nutrition-focused mobile phone app as part of a broader health push.
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Prince George's County may get new hospital
State, county and University of Maryland hospital officials announced a partnership that may yield a $600 million investment in new hospital in Prince George’s County.
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Who needs a diet?
Some meals at food chain restaurants pack enough calories and fat for a whole day, the Center for Science in the Public Interest says.
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Teen organ donor: Seven to receive organs from Md. girl
Seven people will get organs from a 17-year-old girl fatally injured while crossing a highway in Maryland.
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Chili's, Burger King among 19 to offer healthier children's options
Nearly two dozen national restaurant chains will begin including healthier options on their children's menus, including a higher focus on lean proteins, fruits and vegetables.
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Army may decommission Fort Detrick former nuclear site
The Army is seeking public comment on the proposed decommissioning of a former nuclear reactor site in Silver Spring.
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