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Fatty Acid Synthase
Inhibitor Leads to
Dramatic Weight
Loss in Mice
Exercise Without
Weight Loss
Can Reduce
Cardiovascular Risk
New Study Revisits
Heart Valve
Abnormalities
Associated With
Diet Drugs
Dietary Calcium
and Body Fat:
Cause and Effect
Physical Activity
Lowers Stroke Risk
in Women
Focus Groups
Explore Black
Women's Thoughts
on Diet and
Exercise
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