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Thursday, August 24, 2000

How to Break a Bad Habit Once and for All

Lactose Intolerant? Try These Delicious Dairy-Free Recipes

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Anorexia and Bulimia Basics

USDA to Require Destruction of Drug-Tainted Meat

Newer Oral Contraceptives Just as Safe as Older Types

Gene Therapy May Lead to Better Breast Cancer Treatment

Why Do My Muscles Burn When I Work Out?

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Anorexia and Bulimia BasicsLearn all about the symptoms and possible causes of anorexia and bulimia so you may better understand the nature of these eating disorders and who is at risk.

What's the Difference Between Overeating and Binge Eating?Most of us find ourselves eating too much at one time or another, but when we do, is it binge eating? Find out now what characterizes binge eating and overeating.

USDA to Require Destruction of Drug-Tainted MeatAmid growing concerns about the use of antibiotics and hormones in food animals, the government is preparing to stop packers from selling any meat from carcasses in which excessive chemical residue is found.

Newer Oral Contraceptives Just as Safe as Older TypesThe newest wave of birth control pills, the so-called "third generation" pills, seem to be no more likely than their previous incarnation to trigger blood clots in women, investigators report.

Gene Therapy May Lead to Better Breast Cancer TreatmentA study of genes from breast cancer tumors shows that these cancers often vary genetically from patient to patient. Understanding the genetic differences may help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and lead to more specific treatments.

Why Do My Muscles Burn When I Work Out? "I am a fairly in-shape person. I can ride on the stationary bike for as long as I want. But when I get on the treadmill, my soleus muscle and my ankle muscles burn horribly! Why?" Read fitness expert Armand Tecco's response. Click here.

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