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Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
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Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Gastric bypass surgery is the most common form of weight loss surgery. Learn about gastric bypass surgery and find out how gastric bypass surgery is conducted.
When We Lose Weight, Where Does the Lost Weight Go?
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Where does that lost weight and fat go when you drop those pounds? Learn how your fat cells store and then release fat as lost weight.
Home Remedies for Overweight Dogs
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Overweight dogs can suffer major health problems. Learn how to keep your dog fit and trim.
Is Juice Really Better for You Than Soda?
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Fruit juices from concentrate are loaded with sugar. HowStuffWorks looks at why juices are touted as healthy when they have as much sugar as soda.
Would a fat tax save lives?
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Fat tax offers another way to fight obesity by raising the price of fatty and unhealthy foods. Learn more about the fat tax and how it can save lives.
Strokes Overview
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of permanent disability. See if you're at risk for a stroke.
Body Mass Index
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The number on the scale alone can't tell you whether you're at a healthy weight. Because height is also a factor, scientists came up with a mathematical formula called Body Mass Index (BMI). Learn how to calculate your BMI.
10 Family Bonding Activities
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Family bonding activities can be fun as well as beneficial. Visit HowStuffWorks Family to see these 10 family bonding activities.
Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?
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We know you love dogs, but can you pass a trivia quiz devoted to them? Answer our questions correctly, and you will get to consider yourself a dog expert when you're done. Can you do it, or will it be a total woof?