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Jamie Oliver: 'Food Revolution' goes to the lunch ladies for support
Show TrackerWith the brass ring of the Los Angeles schools out of his reach, activist chef Jamie Oliver shows off some smaller successes in Friday night's episode of "Food Revolution" on ABC. And he sets viewers up for the series finale,...... -
Consumer Confidential: Soda warning; free Chick-fil-A meals
Money & CompanyPublic-health advocates are calling on Americans to go easy on the soda. A coalition of health and consumer groups would like to see Americans reduce their consumption to three cans per week. And fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is giving away breakfasts to... -
NSAIDs following a heart attack greatly increase risk of a repeat heart attack, and death
Heart patients who used common pain relievers called NSAIDs even briefly are at much higher risk of having a repeat heart attack or of dying than those who stay away from the drugs, which include such widely used over-the-counter medications as...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Heart Attack, Diseases and Illnesses, Pharmaceuticals, Science and Technology
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ADHD meds OK for kids' hearts, study says
Children taking stimulant medications to quell symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a very low risk of suffering heart attack, stroke or sudden, unexplained death, and the probability that they will suffer such a crisis ...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Heart Attack, Pediatrics, Pharmaceuticals, Cardiologists
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To soothe the body
Los Angeles TimesIf you want to live longer -- avoid heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer -- then pick and choose your foods with care to quiet down parts of your immune system. That's the principle promoted by the founders and followers of anti-inflammatory...Tags: Heart Attack, Science and Technology, Diabetes, Teaching and Learning, University of California, Los Angeles
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Cleaning up your carb act: Where to begin
Most Americans eat between 250 and 300 grams of carbohydrates a day, the equivalent of 1,000 to 1,200 calories. The Institute of Medicine, which sets dietary nutrient requirements, recommends 130 grams a day. Some, such as Dr. Frank Hu, professor of...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Science and Technology, Event Planning, Ice Cream, University of Minnesota
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Deconstructing 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar': Excellent food choices, portion control needs work
Eric Carle's famous book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has become a foot soldier (well, a many-footed soldier) in the war against child obesity.
The storybook character, beloved by parents and children since he emerged from an egg -- pop! -- on a...Tags: Chocolate Cake, Book, Foods and Beverages, Cardiologists, Ice Cream
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Strokes: A Primer
Strokes are much in the news these days after the release of a study that determined that their occurrence is rising rapidly among young and middle-aged Americans, probably as a result of increasing obesity and bad eating habits.
A stroke is...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Arms, Human Body, Obesity, Headaches
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My Turn: Bill Hillman thanks chest compressions for helping to save his wife
It was 4:05 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2009. I heard my wife, Dianne, say, "I think I'm having a heart attack."
I opened my eyes and saw her standing in the bathroom doorway. She grabbed her chest, took one step and collapsed on the bed.
Two weeks earlier, a...Tags: Heart Attack, Cardiologists, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Human Body, Aspirin (drug)
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Well-dressed bands and celebs in red: L.A. Fashion Week takes shape
All The RageFor most of the fashion press and buyers, the fall and winter 2011-2012 runway circuit will draw to a close when the Paris women's ready-to-wear shows wrap up on Wednesday. But, for organizers of Los Angeles' assorted fashion-focused events --...... -
'Celebrity Apprentice' recap: Three hours later, three feuding stars fizzle out
Show TrackerThree hours of "Celebrity Apprentice" and three contestants went home: NeNe Leakes sent herself packing, going home instead of going hard; La Toya Jackson, getting fired for a second time this season; and in a beautiful moment of reality TV justice,...
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