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Free to be Obese?
ByadminA short video showing why our eating decisions are often not conscious, or wise.
In this video, part of a webcast being organized by Fuqua, I lay out some thoughts on the psychology of obesity. Check it out. I’ll post a Q and A video on this topic (with the Qs provided by Fuqua alums) in a couple weeks. Feel free to add your questions in the meantime, and I’ll try to cover them too!Want to Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics? Be Careful What Time of Day You See Your Doctor
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Experts Split On Whether Breast, Lung, And Prostate Cancer Screening Saves Lives
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Priceline for Healthcare Services?
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Warning To RFK Jr: Mess With Medicare Payment And Physicians Will Fight Back
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