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Piers to 50 Cent: I work out to 'In Da Club'updated: Tue Nov 01 2011 00:21:00

50 Cent's 2003 breakout hit is one of Piers Morgan's gym playlist staples. That's right: In the health club, CNN's Morgan listens to "In Da Club."

50 Cent on why he loves Twitterupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 00:21:00

50 Cent talks about why he loves Twitter, and the blessing and curse of having a hugely famous first song.

'Peanut butter medicine' giving hope to Haiti's hungryupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 12:02:00

With his ribs showing and his skin practically hanging off him, Pierre Wisny is painfully thin.

Helping Haiti's malnourished childrenupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 12:02:00

Gary Strieker reports on the fight against malnutrition in Haiti's youngest citizens

What can I eat to keep my skin looking younger?updated: Fri Sep 16 2011 13:37:00

What can I eat to keep my skin looking younger?

Unsavory anger as Denmark halts Marmite salesupdated: Wed May 25 2011 10:04:00

A savory spread popular with British expatriates has found itself at the center of an unsavory furor in Denmark after authorities pulled it from shop shelves.

What's the truth about chia seeds?updated: Fri Apr 29 2011 10:02:00

What do you know/say about chia seeds? Are they really a "superfood?"

Can you explain Vitamin Water to me?updated: Fri Apr 01 2011 10:01:00

I was wondering what the professional opinion on Vitamin Water is. How can it be zero calorie when it has over 5g of carbohydrate per serving? Also, should I be concerned about vitamin toxicity? I know most of them are water soluble, but could I accidentally be consuming a dangerous amount of things like vitamin C?

How healthy are decaf green tea and dried fruits?updated: Fri Feb 11 2011 08:42:00

Is decaffeinated green tea as healthy as regular green tea? Are plums as healthy as prunes? Are fresh cranberries as healthy as dried cranberries? The "buzz" in the media is that green tea, prunes and cranberries are all extremely healthy foods. But, what if the caffeinated green tea keeps you up all night and you're not a fan of dried fruits?

Bolivia's coca energy drinkupdated: Thu Jan 20 2011 10:40:00

Bolivia hopes its "Coca Colla" energy drink will help change the image of the coca plant. CNN's Jonathan Mann reports.

Where can a vegetarian get good protein?updated: Mon Dec 27 2010 16:24:00

As a vegetarian, what is a good source of protein? Do I use protein drinks or protein bars and if so, could you recommend a good one? I do not eat fish or chicken or any seafood, etc. Basically, if it was alive at one time, I will not eat it.

SI.com: Tom Bowles: NASCAR wish list, Danica's racing future, more mailbagupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 10:38:00

There's a fan who's been writing incessantly about a holiday wish list for NASCAR. During the Christmas season, I thought it was a good idea to bring it up briefly, but with a twist: three wishes where I could go back in time to keep major changes from happening. Let's go through them:

SI.com: Tom Bowles: Robby Gordon's future, Hornish vs. MJ, JJ's struggles, more mailbagupdated: Thu Dec 16 2010 12:35:00

While working on another story, I got a chance to speak with legendary NASCAR car owner Larry McClure last week about the state of the sport. McClure's No. 4 Chevy won three Daytona 500s in the '90s, but has lied mostly dormant for the last three years without sponsorship to compete, the prime example of a single-car team who died a slow, painful death courtesy the multi-car Cup revolution. In talking about the pitfalls of finding sponsorship these days -- he's trying to locate funding for 2011 despite losing his number to Kasey Kahne and Red Bull Racing next season -- he said something about stopping the recent downturn that stuck with me:

Energy drinks linked to alcohol problemsupdated: Tue Nov 16 2010 16:36:00

Caffeinated alcoholic beverages such as Four Loko have come under fire from lawmakers and public health officials in recent weeks, following reports of hospitalizations and even some deaths tied to the potent drinks.

Push to ban alcoholic energy drinkupdated: Thu Nov 11 2010 12:04:00

Four Loko, an alcoholic energy drink, is blamed for making students sick by combining caffeine and high alcohol content.

Washington state bans alcoholic energy drinksupdated: Thu Nov 11 2010 12:04:00

The Washington state Liquor Control Board on Wednesday banned the sale of alcoholic energy drinks after a group of college students got sick from consuming a drink nicknamed "blackout in a can."

What's inside alcoholic energy drinks?updated: Wed Oct 27 2010 16:44:00

Neon, caffeinated alcohol drinks often boast exotic-sounding ingredients such as taurine, guarana, ginkgo, bitter orange and ginseng.

'Blackout in a can'?updated: Wed Oct 27 2010 16:44:00

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen talks about the concerns over the malt liquor drink, Four Loko.

Fortune: Big food is trying to become big pharmaupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 14:41:00

Nestle, the maker of Hot Pockets and Haagen Dazs, says they are concerned about the health of their customers. So the world's largest food company has created two new entities: Nestle Health Science S.A. and the Nestle Institute of Health Science. They will concern themselves with finding "cost effective ways to prevent and treat acute and chronic diseases in the 21st century," the company announced last month.

'Blackout in a can' blamed for student party illnessesupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 14:28:00

Nine Central Washington University students hospitalized this month after an off-campus party were sickened by "Four Loko," a caffeinated malt liquor also known as "blackout in a can," according to a police investigation.

CNNMoney: POM Wonderful charged with selling snake oilupdated: Mon Sep 27 2010 19:27:00

Despite being rich in antioxidants, pomegranate juice is probably not an effective treatment for heart disease and other serious health conditions.

The superfoods you need nowupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 08:32:00

When it comes to getting healthy -- and staying that way -- there's no better place to start than your plate. All of the foods here are great for you at any age, but eat the right ones at the right times, and you'll have a natural defense against any problems facing your body through the years.

10 nutrition powerhouses for kidsupdated: Sat Jul 10 2010 08:28:00

Get your kids addicted to these colorful, tasty, nutrient-packed superfoods, like blueberries, cocoa, cinnamon and more.

Truck suspected to hold explosives found full of energy drinksupdated: Fri May 14 2010 20:40:00

A police dog's false hit for explosives on a truck that had been driven erratically by a man who did not speak English attracted a throng of law enforcement personnel to a rural road in Wisconsin on Thursday night.

Healthy food for your eyesupdated: Sat Apr 17 2010 09:05:00

We've all heard that carrots play a huge role in overall eye health but what else can you eat to improve the health of your eyes and reduce the risk of disease?

Are celebrity endorsements worthless?updated: Sun Apr 04 2010 09:41:00

When Butler plays Duke for the national championship of college basketball Monday night, you can count on two things with absolute certainty:

'In the mood' foodsupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 13:55:00

Modern-day diners have been trying to bring the Goddess of Love back to the dinner table.

Try these 'in the mood' foodsupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 13:55:00

Since Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of Love, appeared on the scene in mythology, modern-day diners have been trying to bring her back to the dinner table. We can help.

Advertisers find new space -- on matador capesupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 13:09:00

An underemployed Spanish matador is breaking tradition and carrying advertising on his capes in the bullring -- promoting a soft drink aimed at gays.

People.com: LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Take Their Love to the Linksupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 19:27:00

The couple go on their first public outing since both separating from their spouses

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian take their love to the linksupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 14:57:00

Fore! Look out, because after having several secret and low-key rendezvous, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian emerged for a very public golf date Thursday.

Juices, tea and energy drinks erode teethupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 11:50:00

For years, dentists have warned patients about the decaying effects of cola and sugary, fizzy drinks on their teeth.

How healthy is a vegan diet?updated: Fri May 29 2009 10:07:00

What is your opinion on vegan diets? Do you find they are better than animal-based fares? What should one watch out for? This is not for weight loss but general health.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: NASCAR takes on the Big Apple for the annual awards banquet, moreupdated: Mon Dec 01 2008 09:59:00

This is the week when drivers, mechanics, marketing executives and even the traveling slobs known as the "motorsports media" put on fancy clothes and tuxedos for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards Banquet.

Time.com: Hey! Who Put the Caffeine in My Soap?updated: Mon Oct 20 2008 18:00:00

The world's favorite legal drug isn't just in your coffee anymore. And do you know how much of it your kids are taking?

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