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Eating Much Less Salt May Be Risky In An Over-Salted World

NPR | May 15, 2013 3:19 a.m.

A low-sodium diet may cause more health problems than a medium-sodium diet, a report found.

Mom's X-Ray Vision Also Sees The Best In Us

NPR | May 11, 2013 11:10 a.m.

Celebrating the special powers of mothers. They usually know when we've been bad. And good.

Wrigley: Maybe We Won't Sell Caffeinated Gum After All

NPR | May 09, 2013 9:20 a.m.

Wrigley is killing the buzz on its caffeinated gum less than two weeks after it went on the market.

Rat 'Mutton' And Bird Flu: Strange Days For Meat Eaters In Shanghai

NPR | May 09, 2013 8:43 a.m.

Recent meat scares aren't keeping Shanghai's meat lovers from KFC and Kung Pao Chicken.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs Turn Up Again In Turkey Meat

NPR | May 03, 2013 12:58 p.m.

Turkey producers contend that they use antibiotics judiciously to help keep their flocks healthy.

Why Caffeine In Coffee Is A Miracle Drug For The Tired

NPR | May 01, 2013 9:34 a.m.

Caffeine makes us better workers by improving alertness and helping us be supportive of each other.

Caffeine-Laced Gum Has Energized The FDA

NPR | April 30, 2013 12:52 p.m.

Caffeinated gum may offer more amperage than the FDA is wiling to allow in food.

'Zoobiquity': What Humans Can Learn From Animal Illness

NPR | April 24, 2013 8:05 a.m.

Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz explores the connection between human and veterinary medicine.

When Cheeseburger = Walking, Will We Eat Less?

NPR | April 23, 2013 1:32 p.m.

Menus listing how much exercise is needed to burn off foods get diners to make better choices.

Frozen Food Gets Ready For Its Image Upgrade

NPR | April 19, 2013 8:33 a.m.

A new ad campaign is gearing up to thaw consumers' cold attitudes toward frozen food.

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