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Ravens' rookie Cody finally passes conditioning test Sports (www.HometownAnnapolis.com[[[SHIFTIN ...

WESTMINSTER - Huffing and puffing his way across the finish line, massive rookie nose guard Terrence "Mount" Cody finally beat the clock and conquered the Baltimore Ravens' challenging conditioning test.
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The Body Shop: Watch out for sneaky calories

Certain name-brand products are overrated and our perception of them as being healthy is unfounded. I'm not going to name names, but rather go after some groups that are problematic and don't deserve their status.
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Energy drink regulation urged by medical journal

Energy drinks have "crossed the line from beverages to drugs delivered as tasty syrups," a Canadian medical journal argued in its editorial this week. TheCanadian Medical Association Journalis calling on the federal government to regulate the sale of energy drinks.[...]
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Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute loses pioneer Ricanati

The Cleveland Clinics Wellness Institute has lost one of its pioneers Dr. Elizabeth Ricanati, an internal medicine doctor who specializes in womens health. Ricanati ran the Wellness Institutes Lifestyle 180 program before she left town recently for personal reasons. The Clinic is searching for her replacement, said spokeswoman Erinne Dyer. The program that teaches patients how [...]
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You can skip the cream and still enjoy the coffee

Anyone who has tried to cut calories by switching from cream to skim milk in their coffee knows that it's not an easy transition. I often hear dieters lament that they need to have their coffee with cream, after all, they didn't gain weight with a little cream in their coffee. Or did they? Providing I don't fill the void with a donut, those calories could translate to a nine-pound weight loss in ...
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How the FDA Is Picking Its Food Label Battles

The FDA faces serious constraints when it comes to regulating health claims. An official outlines the agency's strategy. Food and Drug Administration - Nutrition - FDA - Center for Science in the Public Interest - Nutrition facts label
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Ask Alex: Corn isn't a corny pet food ingredient

Dear Alex: We looked at the label on the food that is often soldin veterinary clinics and were surprised to see it had corn meal init. This is not a good ingredient to feed our pets, is it?
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Law: Radiation Labels On Cell Phones?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Cell phones are about as prevalent as cars. Hundreds of millions of people use them for hours on end. But is all that chatting bad for your brain?
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Eric Hartley: Where did that burger grow up? Columnists (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The ...

Walk back to the meat case at a Giant, and you'll see a small sign that says, "All Giant ground beef is a product of Canada, US and Mexico." Well, that really narrows it down.
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Specialized Search Leader Chemidex Changes Name to Innovadex

Innovadex (formerly Chemidex) is revolutionizing food and beverage product development.
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