UF Tackling Our Addictions to Food
UF tackling our addictions to food
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As global obesity rates skyrocket, researchers at the University of Florida are making strides to show that food, especially processed, sugary food, can be addicting in ways similar to cigarettes, cocaine or alcohol. The medical community has regarded …
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Ex-prosecutor gets prison deal in Vegas drug case
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By The Associated Press The next time No. 4 Ohio State, No. 10 Florida, Georgetown and Marquette try to play aboard a ship, they might need more than their jump shots and fast breaks. …. But she also cut his prison term from a possible 16 to 40 …
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Ohio farmer accused of letting dogs live in filth
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Teresa Landon is executive director of the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She says authorities found “horrendous … A neighbor who has known Beachy for 20 years said he believes the man is being treated unfairly. Beachy's …
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