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'Give out statins with junk food'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Thu, 08/12/2010 - 08:08

Fast food outlets should consider handing out cholesterol-lowering drugs to combat the effects of fatty food, say UK researchers.


 

Losing while cruising to the store

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Sun, 10/25/2009 - 22:00

(University of Utah) Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study from the University of Utah.

Surprisingly, people who live more than a half mile away from any food outlets are the ones who tend to be fatter.