But obese people are less likely to be given a pass on their eating habit, research shows FRIDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Having an addiction can be stigmatizing, but new research suggests that having a food addiction may be viewed less negatively by others than an addiction to tobacco or alcohol. For people who...

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Change dishtowels frequently (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your kitchen clean can help avoid food-related illness and contamination. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics makes these suggestions for a healthier kitchen: Swap dirty dish towels every few days for clean ones. Use hot, soapy water to clean any spills in the microwave as soon as they...

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Here is today's gym motivation. Think that getting in shape is just to hard to do and don't know where to start? Well we break it down for you into three very simple and easy steps; Eat, Workout, Be...

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Mineral may play role in preventing common cold, ICU sepsis THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans take zinc supplements to zap colds, and a new study seeks to explain how the mineral works. Zinc helps fight infections by balancing the immune system's response, according to the study led by Daren Knoell, a professor...

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Increasing lower-calorie choices improves sales growth and traffic, study says THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A leaner menu may lead to a fatter wallet for those invested in the restaurant industry, research suggests. According to a new analysis, business improved when restaurant chains offered more low-calorie fare. After monitoring 21 of the largest restaurant...

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