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Gastric Banding for Weight-loss; What is this?

Adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive type of weight loss surgery. In a nutshell, it involves placing a silicone band with an inflatable inner collar around the upper stomach to…

General Health

The natural trend movement has had far-reaching consequences for food manufacturers and consumers alike, with greater emphasis from a health claims perspective being placed on front-of-pack–such as “natural,” “no additives/preservatives”…