Defiant chefs fight foie gras ban; activists raid farm

A statewide ban on foie gras goes into effect this summer -- in no small part the result of I-Team reports eight years ago.

Abused lion rescued from circus given sanctuary in Northeast Alabama - Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Abused lion rescued from circus given sanctuary in Northeast Alabama Chattanooga Times Free Press Turn right onto state Highway 68 and take an almost immediate left onto County Road 51. Go 2.3 miles and turn left, continuing on CR 51 another 3.8 miles to a right on County Road 345. Go about a mile to the preserve entrance on the right. and more »

7 Ways to Help Prevent Arthritis in Women - Everyday Health

7 Ways to Help Prevent Arthritis in Women Everyday Health The good news is that there are risk factors for osteoarthritis that women can target for arthritis prevention. Start with these important steps. Maintain a good body weight. Excess body weight is one of the best-known and most important risk factors ... and more »

Obesity in Boys Up 29 Percent - Care2.com (blog)

Obesity in Boys Up 29 Percent Care2.com (blog) Researchers interviewed by Bloomberg underscore that obesity is a problem which is better prevented, as it is extremely hard to reverse and has been linked to numerous health problems including heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, osteoarthritis, ... and more »

84 lbs. lighter and loving it - St. Louis American

84 lbs. lighter and loving it St. Louis American “Right now I'm at a comfortable size, so I am trying to mainly maintain right now.” Even after losing 84 pounds, from 311 to 227, Jackson would have a journey to move beyond the obese/overweight BMI categories into the normal range. At 6 feet tall, ...