Thanksgiving's just around the corner -- so here are two Health section stories published in festive seasons of yore that should be just about as helpful now as they were then.

A large popcorn sold at Cineplex, the largest cinema chain in the country, contains 1,120 calories.

Washington, Nov 19 : A swelling tide of obesity over the past two decades has set back efforts to cut down the risks of heart disease.

A newly installed mural dominated and brightened the refurbished cafeteria at Las Plumas High School Friday for a presentation to the artists who created it.

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November 19, 2009 -- A trip to the movies may not seem complete without popcorn and a soda.

Researchers from Tufts University have discovered an obesity gene, triggered by saturated fat.

THE theory that drinking lots of water gives you a glowing complexion just doesn't, erm, hold water.

Soup kitchen workers are seeing new faces in line and charities are taking more calls for help as the recession makes for a less-than-bountiful Thanksgiving.

Americans on average eat and drink about 22 teaspoons of sugar daily, which is almost three to four times more than the daily recommendations.

Prior to reaching the golden years, too much body fat tends to increase the risk of dying, but extra weight may have the opposite effect for older adults, a new study hints.

IT SEEMS THAT no matter how familiar the symptoms of upper respiratory congestion, sore throat, headache, fatigue and occasional fever may be, the onset of cold and flu season always takes us by surprise.

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 20 Nov 2009 Sports nutrition continues to be a hot topic both in Congress and the news.

A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight students take a fitness course to graduate has raised the voices of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.

Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today testified in front of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Environment on the opportunities to combat child hunger and improve the health and nutrition of ...

Looking for a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast? Hit the market for these simple ingredients: crystallized ginger in the spice aisle, and bags of fresh cranberries.

A medium popcorn and soda at the Regal movie theater chain has the calories of three McDonald's Quarter Pounders and 12 pats of butter, a U.S. food group says.

Eating for your age: nutrition tips for seniors As we age, it's as important as ever to stick to a healthy diet.

Nutritional analysis of popcorn servings at some of America's biggest cinema chains has found mind-boggling calorie counts that may surprise consumers who think of the snack as a relatively healthy treat.

A volunteer at D.C. Central Kitchen helps load a van with groceries that will be given to hungry families in the Washington area.