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How Broccoli Became a Symbol in the Health Care Debate

In arguments made against the Obama administration’s health care law, a thread that runs through many of them is an analogy between the health care law and broccoli.

 

Americans going fruitless, skipping veggies

Americans going fruitless, skipping veggies

Most Americans still don't eat vegetables often enough, and fruit consumption is actually dropping a little, according to a new government report released Thursday.

 

Panel: Obesity is century's greatest public health threat

Panel: Obesity is century's greatest public health threat

Americans must slash the calories they consume from sugars and fats, eat a more plant-based diet and increase physical activity, a report sa ...

 

Research links pesticides with ADHD in children

Research links pesticides with ADHD in children

A new analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits ...

Senh: The article recommends that people buy organically grown fruits and vegetables for their kids. Farmers' markets or locally grown fruits and vegetables are good alternatives too.

 

9 in 10 high schoolers short on fruits, veggies

9 in 10 high schoolers short on fruits, veggies

Less than 10% of U.S. high school students are eating the combined recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, a finding ...

 

Cancer boost from whole carrots

Cancer boost from whole carrots

The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before cooking, research shows.

 

Obamas to grow their own in White House vegetable garden

Obamas to grow their own in White House vegetable garden

Michelle Obama is set to plant a vegetable and herb garden in the White House grounds to promote healthy living.

 

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