Unhealthy Diets Now Kill More People than Tobacco and High Blood Pressure
“Poor diet is associated with 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, according to a new, large study.”
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Kids’ unhealthy snacking trends revealed
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High Hopes for Palestinian High Tech Industry
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