Breakthrough: The Next Pandemic

Breakthrough: The Next Pandemic

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Introducing: Losing It

For much of human history, we’ve turned to diets to lose weight and improve our health. But it’s mostly been in vain. Because no matter how much the number on the scale drops, chances are the weight will come back. That’s just what the science says.  But when it comes to our weig ...  Show more

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