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Fat and Thin Find Common Ground

October 15, 2013

When binge eating disorder gained legitimacy as a full-fledged mental condition in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in May, many people in the eating disorders and obesity communities wondered: Will this inspire us to finally get along? Read More »


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Gene scans solve mystery diseases in kids, adults

October 14, 2013

They were mystery diseases that had stumped doctors for years — adults with strange symptoms and children with neurological problems, mental slowness or muscles too weak to let them stand. Now scientists say they were able to crack a quarter of these cases by decoding the patients’ genes. Their study is the first large-scale effort to move gene sequencing out of the lab and into ordinary medical care, and it shows that high hopes for this technology are finally paying off. Read More »


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Why Is Skipping Breakfast So Bad For Our Heart Health?

October 11, 2013

Skipping breakfast has pretty consistently been linked to health risks – high blood pressure, overweight, and an unhealthy assortment of blood-fats, among them. But what’s interesting is that the health effects of skipping breakfast – even being overweight – don’t seem to be the result of indulging in extra “make-up” meals throughout the day. So it’s not about just the calories: There seems to be something else at play. Read More »


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App Thursday: Apple launches new Kids App Store

October 10, 2013

Apple has moved to introduce a new iteration of its app store designed specifically for the use of youngsters who make use of its devices. Read More »


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