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Does the hCG diet work?

The hCG diet combines the use of hormone supplements and calorie restriction to promote weight loss. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest the diet is safe or works in the way that supporters claim it does. Furthermore, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise that people avoid using hCG supplements for… Read More »

Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates Of Hypertension Among Blacks

Fried chicken and mac and cheese: A study suggests Southern cuisine may be at the center of a tangled web of reasons why blacks in America are more prone to hypertension than whites. Robert Manella/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robert Manella/Getty Images Fried chicken and mac and cheese: A study suggests Southern cuisine may… Read More »