Earlier today, Nature released a position paper on the regulation of a substance we all consume every day. According to the three obesity researchers that wrote the paper, sugar should join the ranks of alcohol and tobacco as a government-regulated substance. A 2010 report from the United Nations reveals that the number of people dying [...]

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Earlier this week, I received an e-mail in my inbox from the kind folks at Clif Bar. Inside I found a delightful surprise: That’s right my friends—it’s seasonal Clif bar time. Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World! Back in my college days, I developed a serious, long-term relationship with Clif bars. [...]

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Is it normal to feel rejuvenated after a trip to the grocery store? Normal or not, I certainly feel that way after this morning’s trip to Whole Foods. After three days without a single fresh fruit or vegetable in my apartment, I am relieved that my diet of only frozen fare is coming to an [...]

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