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Americans fight obesity

| Obesity begone! Americans are lacing up athletic shoes and signing up to run in 5Ks, 10-milers and even marathons in record numbers.
  • New cancer rules slammed

    Breast cancer bands Doctors are in uproar over new recommendations to raise the age of breast cancer screening.
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  • The power of hypnosis

    Deborah Meltzer says that hypnosis therapy can be used successfully to lose weight.
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  • Calorie-counting harmful?

    There's a new eating disorder affecting health-conscious South Africans - orthorexia nervosa.
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  • Climb Mt Kili for Autism

    Autism Western Cape will climb Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for autism in SA.
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  • Fat that's good for you

    During Heart Awareness Month, take care of your heart by including good fats into your diet.

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