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Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky
Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows

Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity
How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart
Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health

Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women’s Heart Risk
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers

High-Fat Diet Can Disrupt Body’s Clock
Like a midnight raid on the fridge for junk food -- sleep often suffers, study says

High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk
Findings could lead to changes in cholesterol testing

New Yorkers Get a Sneak Peek at alli®
Weight-loss drug works only if diet and exercise part of the program, maker says

Dieting, Exercise Have Same Effect on Body-Fat Distribution
Study contradicts notion that workouts target specific fat deposits

Draw Up a Holiday Dining Plan
Make a resolution to control what you eat -- and the new year won't seem so, well, weighty

Happy Holidays, Without the Weight Gain
Moderation and careful planning can help you keep those seasonal pounds off, experts say