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Formula for the perfect marathon carb load

Online calculator shows just how much carbohydrate you need to consume to run a marathon without "hitting the wall"

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Prospective fathers should watch what they eat

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Stone Age humans liked their burgers in a bun

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Stone Age humans liked their burgers in a bun

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T. rex was a cannibal

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Eating Skippy: Is kangaroo the kindest meat?

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Eating Skippy: Is kangaroo the kindest meat?

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Thighs and abs have a different take on fat

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The slippery slope to obesity

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The slippery slope to obesity

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Transgenic Indian superspuds pack more protein

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Transgenic Indian superspuds pack more protein

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Transgenic fish swimming towards a plate near you

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Transgenic fish swimming towards a plate near you

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Supercrops: Fixing the flaws in photosynthesis

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Supercrops: Fixing the flaws in photosynthesis

Many vital crops capture the sun's energy in a surprisingly inefficient way. A borrowed trick or two could make them far more productive

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Losing weight may pollute the blood

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Success, not size 0, makes women want to eat less

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Tortoise banquet: Remains of the oldest feast found

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How to feel full without pigging out

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