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Action on Malnutrition and Obesity Called for at International Conference

Action on Malnutrition and Obesity Called for at International Conference

| November 20, 2014 Comment

Action on malnutrition and obesity called for at international conference. Over 160 million children under the age of five suffer because of chronic hunger. Yet ours is a world of plenty. Witness the rise in obesity. Figures show 500 million adults fall into that category and the fear is that number will continue to grow. […]

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The Right Foods for Glaucoma

| September 10, 2014 Comment

A new study shows that eating the right foods can help reduce the risk for glaucoma and help people maintain their eyesight for a longer time. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in adults, and is caused by an increased pressure in the eye which damages the lens of the eye. Glaucoma is treated […]

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Does Eating Carrots Improve Your Eyesight?

Does Eating Carrots Improve Your Eyesight?

| June 2, 2014 Comment

Does Eating Carrots Improve Your Eyesight? You’ve heard it since you were a kid that eating carrots improves your eyesight. is this fact or fiction? Find out more by watching this video. Expert: Constantine Hatzis, Ph.D. Australian Defense Force Medical Officer Transcript Though carrots contain a high concentration of beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A, […]

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