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January 8, 2015

New Gene Test May Help You Pick Your Diet

Can't lose weight on a low-fat diet? Maybe you need to cut carbs instead, and a new genetic test may point the way, maker Interleukin Genetics Inc reported on Wednesday.

January 8, 2015

Scientists Discover Secret to Hangover-Free Drinking

The dreaded morning-after feeling could be a thing of the past after scientists in Korea came up with a technique that allows drinkers to avoid a hangover, Sky News reported Thursday.

January 8, 2015

FDA Cracks Down on Misleading Food Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on baby food manufacturers and other companies for misleading nutrition labeling on their products, the beginning of a larger effort to set stricter standards for the labels.

January 8, 2015

Appetite May Be Partly Linked to Germs in the Gut

Germs in the gut may help drive appetite, says new research into the link between obesity and bacteria.

January 8, 2015

Salmonella Found in Food Additive Sparks Massive Recall of Processed Foods

The Food and Drug Administration has asked a variety of food companies to recall more than 30 products, from vegetable dips to soups, that contain a commonly used food additive that has tested positive for salmonella.

January 8, 2015

Soft Drink Sales Plummet in U.S. Secondary Schools

The main trade association representing Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and other beverage companies plans to release a report showing that sales of soda in U.S. secondary schools dropped sharply since 2004.

January 8, 2015

High-Fiber Diet Linked to Lower Lung Disease Risk

People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.

January 8, 2015

Pringles Recalled for Fear of Salmonella

Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure.

January 8, 2015

Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say

U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds per year.

January 8, 2015

Salty, Sweet: Study Says Fat is the Sixth 'Taste'

People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes.