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1. the do-it-your-way diet.

Author

Goodman, Brenda and Martin, Adam

Subjects
*GENES, *WEIGHT loss, *BODY weight, *DIET, *HEALTH, GENETICS of nutrition
Abstract

The article explores the role of human genes in weight loss. A growing field of nutritional science called nutrigenomics is looking into how each person's unique genetic makeup governs how she metabolizes foods. Ruth M. DeBusk, geneticist and clinical nutritionist in Tallahassee, Florida, believes genes explain most diet failures, and she estimates that one-quarter to one-third of even her most compliant patients will not lose weight on a given diet. INSET: Find a weight-loss expert of your own.

Published
2006

2. toxic shocker.

Author

Goodman, Brenda

Subjects
*TOXIC shock syndrome, *BACTERIAL disease complications, *HEALTH, *COMPLICATIONS from tampons, *SEPTIC shock
Abstract

Focuses on the increasing rate of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Health risks associated with TSS; Cause of TSS; Complications of misuse of tampons.

Published
2005

3. Beating the smog.

Author

Dekoker-Goodman, Brenda

Subjects
*OUTDOOR recreation, *ATHLETES, *HEALTH
Abstract

Provides suggestions for athletes who want to stay outdoors. Health risks of ozone; Product which is designed for breathing through the mouth and is important for athletes; Best line of defense against pollution. INSET: Into thick air.

Published
1998

4. Tie to Pets Has Germ Jumping To and Fro.

Author

GOODMAN, BRENDA

Subjects
*STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus infections, *COMMUNICABLE diseases, *VETERINARIANS, *HOSPITALS, *HEALTH
Abstract

For decades, the drug-resistant germ called MRSA was almost exclusively a concern of humans, usually in hospitals and other health care settings. But in recent years, the germ has become a growing problem for veterinarians, with an increasing number of infections turning up in birds, cats, dogs, horses, pigs, rabbits and rodents. And that, infectious-disease experts say, is becoming a hazard to humans who own or spend time with these animals. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2009

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