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• Fish, Other Foods Often Not What Label Says

  New research indicates cases of 'food fraud' are on the rise and now include more than 2,100 categories, from fish to spices.



• Fruits, Veggies Boost Mood: Study

  An apple a day may keep the blues away, according to new research linking fruits and veggies to a positive outlook.



• Can Vitamin D Fight Breast Cancer?

  Vitamin D has been found to turn off a breast cancer 'switch' that allows aggressive tumors to grow.



• Scientists Discover how Soda Harms the Heart

  Researchers have discovered how sucrose in soda and sweets hikes the risk of diabetes and damages the heart.



• Panera Launches Hidden ‘Power Foods’ Menu

  Panera Bread has rolled out a new 'hidden menu' of high-protein, low-carb 'power foods' to entice health nuts.



• Alcohol Interferes With Deep Sleep: Study

  Attention insomniacs: Having a nightcap may actually keep you awake at night.



• Tough Times Boost High-Calorie Food Appeal

  Bad economic news may affect your waistline as well as your pocketbook, new research suggests.



• Virus Tied to Heart Problems

  Researchers have identified a cardiovascular 'missing link' between a common herpes virus and some heart problems.



• Can Carrots Prevent Diabetes?

  Beta carotene, the nutrient that gives carrots their distinctive color, may protect some people from diabetes.



• Deodorants: Do we all Really Need Them?

  A surprising new study has concluded deodorants may be unnecessary for some people with a particular genetic makeup.



• Grape Seed Extract May Combat Cancer

  Scientists on the frontlines of the war on cancer have discovered an unlikely new ally: Grape seed extract.



• Botox Beats Steroids for Painful Foot Condition

  New research has found Botox is more effective than steroids in treating chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis.



• Antibacterial Agents Fouling Waterways: Study

  A common antibacterial agent designed to keep our hands clean is increasingly polluting American waterways.



• Viagra: A Potential Fat-Fighting Weapon?

  New research shows Viagra may be a powerful fat-fighter that can promote weight loss.



• What Drives Most Doctor Visits?

  Three conditions account for most doctor, healthcare appointments: Skin problems, joint disorders, and back pain.