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A 'Biggest Loser's' tricks to keeping weight off

Don't set stupid goals and do personalize your diet. Those are some of the tips that former Biggest Loser Pete Thomas says have helped him keep his weight off for eight years.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 04:40pm EDT
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Glenn Close's sister writing about mental illness

Jessie Close, sister of Glenn Close, writing book about mental illness; due out in Jan. 2015

Friday - 04/26/2013, 03:34pm EDT

Senate bill targets large compounding pharmacies

Senate proposal would subject large compounding pharmacies to stricter federal standards

Friday - 04/26/2013, 01:40pm EDT

Mom knows best? Research says otherwise

The saying goes, "Mom knows best." But some new research suggests that isn't always the case.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:44pm EDT

Drag queens help raise money for meals for AIDS, cancer patients (PHOTOS)

A shuttle bus zipped around downtown D.C., Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle Thursday night with a sign on the side that read "Food & Friends Presents: Queen Force One." Inside, the bus drag queens on a mission to help others.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 09:32am EDT

Heating plastics introduces dangers to humans and hormones

Warming food and beverages in plastic containers has been a hot topic in recent years. However, experts say it is a warning that should not be ignored.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 08:21am EDT

Get rid of unneeded prescriptions with National Drug Take-Back Day

Leftover or unneeded prescription drugs are a common sight in many medicine cabinets. But these drugs can a lot of harm if they end up in the wrong hands, the water system or the environment.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 07:34am EDT

Tick-tock: Secret to losing weight may be the clock

Dining earlier may be the way to lose extra pounds.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 06:04am EDT

Latest HIV vaccine doesn't work; govt halts study

Latest bad news in hunt for AIDS vaccine: Govt halts US study, saying shots aren't working

Friday - 04/26/2013, 01:10am EDT

NFL group, company teaming up for brain drug test

NFL group, company hope to test potential treatment for brain injuries in former NFL players

Friday - 04/26/2013, 01:10am EDT

Study: chicken, ground beef are riskiest meats

Foodborne illness analysis shows chicken, ground beef are riskiest meats

Friday - 04/26/2013, 01:10am EDT

ESPN's Digger Phelps diagnosed with bladder cancer

ESPN says former Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps diagnosed with bladder cancer

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:10am EDT

Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens

Chinese scientists find evidence that chickens at live markets caused bird flu in humans

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:02am EDT

New push against polio and new vaccines in Somalia

With Somali violence down, int'l community boosts child vaccines; polio targeted globally

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:02am EDT

Long-term care in aging US: Not for me, poll says

AGING AMERICA: Poll finds US unprepared, in denial about need for long-term care as we get old

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:02am EDT

UK experts: Cosmetic surgery needs tighter rules

UK experts: Cosmetic surgery needs tighter rules, skin fillers should be prescription-only

Friday - 04/26/2013, 12:02am EDT

Shareholders criticize J&J management for lapses

Johnson & Johnson shareholders complain of recalls, other lapses; CEO pledges some changes

Thursday - 04/25/2013, 07:10pm EDT

FDA detains imports of Mexican cucumbers

FDA detains imports of Mexican cucumbers after linking them to illnesses in 18 states

Thursday - 04/25/2013, 06:49pm EDT

European regulators reject Pfizer arthritis drug

Pfizer says European medical regulators rule against rheumatoid arthritis drug Xeljanz

Thursday - 04/25/2013, 06:08pm EDT

Correction: Flagstaff Effluent-Bacteria story

Correction: Flagstaff Effluent-Bacteria story

Thursday - 04/25/2013, 06:00pm EDT
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