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AP - The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare the dueling weight-loss techniques. More: continued here

AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda. More: continued here

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- For babies ready tograduate from breast milk or formula to cow's milk, the longstandingrecommendation has been that they receive whole milk, instead ofreduced-fat or fat-free milk. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Eating more fiber duringthe first trimester of pregnancy seems to reduce the risk of developingpreeclampsia, a potentially fatal condition characterized by elevatedblood pressure. More: continued here

Reuters - A long-term study of three very different diets has concluded that all produce similar amounts of modest weight loss, although the health benefits of the three may vary. More: continued here