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To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store
Kids are purchasing cheap junk food on way to and from school, survey finds

Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach
In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says

Fish Oils May Prevent and Treat Heart Disease
Review of studies involving 40,000 people points up benefits

Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk

In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working
Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds

Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life
Not all items on the Mediterranean diet are equally beneficial, study shows

High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss
Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests

Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings
Once a survival tool, ability could be making people today fat, expert says