Tuesday, March 04, 2003

Seeking to Shed Fat, She Lost Her Liver. Capsules, sold on the Internet, were supposed to increase metabolism to help the body burn off fat. Instead, they put a young woman into a coma. By Denise Grady. [New York Times: Health] 11:15:48 AM     Regimen: The Pill Drill: Does it Work?. A report seems unlikely to resolve whether the 40 percent of Americans who take vitamins and minerals are doing themselves any good. By Eric Nagourney. [New York Times: Health] 11:14:01 AM     For Unrefined Healthfulness: Whole Grains. Carbohydrates have been taking a beating lately. But there is a wholesome kind of carbohydrate, whole grains, that provides numerous health benefits. By Jane E. Brody. [New York Times: Health] 11:13:32 AM     Dental Group Is Under Fire for Coke Deal. In an unlikely industry-health partnership, the Coca-Cola Foundation will give about $1 million to an organization dedicated to the health of children's teeth. By Marian Burros. [New York Times: Health] 11:13:05 AM     Survey ranks world's best, worst places to live [Reuters Health eLine] 11:12:20 AM

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