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Photography: Photographer Gabor Szilasi has been taking pictures for half a century.

The influential with policy-making House of Delegate's American Medical Association officially designated obesity as a disease yesterday- a disease that requires medical treatment and prevention, according to a June 19, 2013 news article, by Maggie Fox " Obesity is a disease, doctors' group says ."

An Ottawa man is making the world a little bit sweeter for vegetarians and vegans by creating a marshmallow free of animal products.

Ever go to a theme park and wish you could eat that mouthwatering funnel cake but you're gluten free? Doesn't that cheeseburger sound enticing but you can't or don't eat cheese? Are you a vegetarian or a vegan who can't eat anything when enjoying a day at the amusement park? Well, do I have an announcement for you! This summer, Knotts Berry Farm , ... (more)

I should have tried a completely different plan of attack. "Wanna go to this trendy new restaurant with me?" would have sufficed.

You want longer, healthier hair? Then perhaps you should look into how well you're treating your scalp.

Last week, I preached about hypocrisy. I have recently changed my diet to something akin to veganism, but because of all the exceptions to my rule, I can't properly be called a vegan.

Guys Marsh prison near Shaftesbury has been named as one of the top five vegan-friendly prisons in the country.

"Eat your vegetables, they're good for you!" I'd be willing to bet that this was as common in your household as it was in mine.

Green Remedy: Albeit messy, avocado is a great at-home mask for hair. Squash a full avocado and mix it with an egg yolk and teaspoon of olive oil.

Agave is a syrup derived from the sap of the agave plant found in the desert region of Central Mexico.

A vegetarian meal featuring hemp burger, made with hemp seeds, lentils, avocado, tomato, and homemade BBQ sauce, and chickpeas fries with vegan mayo and coleslaw.

Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron testifies before a Senate committee hearing on June 11, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Former Mr New Zealand Dusan Dudas is proof that a vegan diet can provide enough protein for even elite athletes.

Curious about revamping your diet with a new way of eating, like vegan, gluten-free, or Paleo, but aren't sure how it'll affect your grocery bill? It probably won't surprise you that the key to a healthy body and bank balance is to avoid the "convenience costs" associated with pre-packaged foods, and instead cook your meals from scratch at home, ... (more)

If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, one of the best resources available is the Humane Society's weekly recipe mailer , which delivers a different delicious vegan meal to your inbox once every seven days.

If you're a longtime vegan, then you've probably read most labels and know which products to stay away from.

While the vegetarian diet has many advantages, high protein content is not one of them.

It's rough out there for singles in Los Angeles. Everyone is busy, overworked, chasing their dreams, trying to make it to four different parties in a night, and that just covers the singles with no ethical dietary restrictions! Rejoice, then, vegan singles, as the dating app Swoon has you covered this Wednesday, June 19th, for their vegan ' Swoon ... (more)

People who follow a vegan lifestyle - strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind - may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke.