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Genes May Determine Harmfulness of Eating Fried Foods
By Christine Hsu | Mar 18, 2014 06:26 PM EDTDNA may determine whether you'll gain weight from eating fried foods. New research reveals that people who are genetically prone to obesity are significantly more likely to become obese or develop related chronic diseases from eating fried foods.
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Viewing Images, Words Enough to Satisfy "Depression" Food Cravings
By Christine Hsu | Mar 11, 2014 06:49 PM EDTViewing images of chocolate and pizza may be enough to satisfy unhealthy cravings when you're feeling down, according to a new study.
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Even A Short Term Diet Of Junk Food Can Permanently Damage Memory
By Kamal Nayan | Dec 20, 2013 09:51 AM ESTIll effects of junk food on waistline is a very well known fact, but a new study has pointed that it can permanently damage your memory too.
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Study Finds Preschool Children Know What Foods are Healthy
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2013 03:21 PM ESTResearchers tested preschool children and found that they can differentiate healthy foods from unhealthy ones.
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Sleep Deprivation May Make People Buy More Junk Food
By Christine Hsu | Sep 05, 2013 09:15 AM EDTA bad night's sleep may make people buy more unhealthy foods the next day, according to new research.
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CDC Reports Schools Are Getting Healthier
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 27, 2013 11:00 AM EDTThe CDC reports that schools are indeed getting healthier after adopting more policies and programs that promote healthy eating and lifestyle.
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Food Cravings Can be As Bad as Drugs, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 21, 2013 10:48 AM EDTIn a new UK survey, researchers found that for some people, fulfilling their food cravings resulted in a buzz that could be comparable to a high from drugs.
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Sleep Deprivation Leads to Junk Food Cravings
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 07, 2013 10:55 AM EDTResearchers discovered that a lack of sleep leads to increased cravings for high-calorie foods, which can lead to obesity.
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Drawing Out Foods Helps Improve Moods, Study
By Christine Hsu | Jul 09, 2013 05:46 PM EDTHaving comfort foods like pizza and chocolate sundaes will cheer anyone up. However, a new study reveals that drawing out these tasty but unhealthy foods is enough to put us in a better mood.
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No More Junk Food Available in Schools
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 27, 2013 01:53 PM EDTStarting in the 2014-2015 school year, schools will have to stop selling snacks high in fat and replace them with healthier options.
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Hate the Taste of Veggies? Getting More Sleep May Promote Healthy Food Choices
By Christine Hsu | Jun 21, 2013 01:49 PM EDTIf you hate eating your fruits and vegetables, you should think about getting more sleep. A new study reveals that well-rested teens tend to make more healthy food choices than their sleep-deprived peers.
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Parent's TV Habits Linked to Kid's Junk Food Consumption
By Christine Hsu | Jun 06, 2013 01:16 PM EDTIf your kid thinks a Happy Meal is a healthy meal, you may want to reconsider how you watch television.
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Fish Oil May Help Melt Away Junk Food Cravings
By Christine Hsu | May 14, 2013 01:36 PM EDTAfter examining data from 185 research papers looking at fish oil's effect on weight loss and neurogenesis, researchers found that fish oil could actually curb the effects that junk food can have on the brain.
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Once You Pop, You Can't Stop: Scientists Explain Why Junk Food is So Addictive
By Makini Brice | Apr 12, 2013 12:54 PM EDTIt's not just a slogan for Pringle's; it's a truism for anyone who has thought that they would have just one chip, only to down the entire bag.
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Chewing Gum May Lead to Weight Gain, Study
By Christine Hsu | Mar 29, 2013 01:52 PM EDTChewing gum can actually cause you to gain more weight, according to new research.
