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Chris Christie Had Weight Loss Surgery - With all of the hoopla around Gov. Chris Christie’s weight, we’ve been seeing a slightly slimmer version of him lately. Christie admitted that three months ago he had a “Lap-Band” surgery and because of it has lost 40 pounds. “Lap-Band” is a procedure “in which a silicone band is placed around the stomach to discourage overeating,” writes The New York Times.(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Black D.C. Group Educates Women About Breast Cancer - Zuriworks, a D.C.-based health organization for Black women, is enlisting local hairdressers to help promote breast cancer awareness, reported CBS-affiliate WUSA9. Their "Big Chop to Stop Cancer" campaign educates women about the disease, but also helps those with breast cancer deal with losing their hair and encourages natural hair styles.(photo: Courtesy Zuriworks)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2012/07/Health/070512-health-sexual-abuse-child-rates.jpgFDA Investigates Wrigley Caffeinated Gum - Wrigley’s Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has been pulled from shelves and all advertising has ceased as the FDA investigates the safety of the company’s new product, says the Associated Press. One stick of the gum is the equivalent of drinking half a cup of coffee. Over the past few years, the FDA has increased its scrutiny on food products and their caffeine levels. (Photo: AP Photo/Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company)

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Chris Christie Had Weight Loss Surgery - With all of the hoopla around Gov. Chris Christie’s weight, we’ve been seeing a slightly slimmer version of him lately. Christie admitted that three months ago he had a “Lap-Band” surgery and because of it has lost 40 pounds. “Lap-Band” is a procedure “in which a silicone band is placed around the stomach to discourage overeating,” writes The New York Times.(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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