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What Makes a Pretty Face? The Biological Basis of Beauty

Biological Basis of Beauty By Thomas Gizbert Poet and philosophical essayist Kahlil Gibran wrote in the early 20th century, “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart” [1]. However, a number of recent studies are building a scientific case against this statement, claiming that beauty resides not in the heart, [...]

Obesity Epidemic: Will Money Talk?

In October 2010, obesity passed smoking as the most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States [1]. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68% of adult Americans were overweight or obese in 2008 [2]. A recent projection by Wang et al. estimates that of the 86% of American adults who [...]

Arizona Medicaid Subscribers Paying for Unhealthy Choices

Arizona pushes for Medicaid fees for smokers and obese patients

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