Gene variation linked to childhood obesity study
A Scottish study in the New England Journal of Medicine ties the FTO gene variant to higher calorie intake in children aged 4 to 10. About two thirds carried the variant, eating roughly 100 extra calories per meal, without changes in metabolism or activity.
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New York
Colin Palmer
University of Dundee
Scotland
England
Nejm
Palmer
New England Journal of Medicine
Rudolph Leibel
Columbia University
Leibel
Personal care products prompt health and environment questions
The piece cites Diane MacEachern urging counting daily products to gauge exposure to chemicals. It notes consumers like Leslie Stullken switching to natural ingredients, concerns about antibacterials, triclosan, dyes, formaldehyde, fragrances, and nanoparticles, and urges precaution while weighing industry safety proof.
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Kansas City
Diane MacEachern
Leslie Stullken
Fairway
Kan
Stullken
Zum
Indigo
Laurie Hughes
Hughes
Psoriasis Foundation
MacEachern
China
Emily Main
National Geographic
Green Guide
Skinny Jean Workout: Full-Body Exercise Week Three
A weekly series from EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon features a new full-body exercise. Kay Spatafore, the trainer, says the routine burns fat and builds strength with no special equipment and can be adjusted to any fitness level.
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EMH Center For Health & Fitness
Avon
Kay Spatafore
Spatafore
Jumping Lunge Tips From Kay Spatafore Trainer
Kay Spatafore certified trainer shares a higher intensity jumping lunge. Start standing, lunge back to toe with front knee at 90 degrees, jump switch legs in the air, 30 lunges across three sets with arms forward for balance and abs engaged. Story by Chrissy Kadleck.
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National Geographic Green Guide
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Een
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Jesse Chapman
Chrissy Kadleck
Kristen Davis
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