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Typical American diet can damage immune system

Inflammation, autoimmune problems and even cancer can result

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FOOD FIGHT  The body's bacterial community helps train the immune system to recognize and fight off invaders. New evidence suggests that those helpful microbes don’t care for fatty, sugary or salty foods.

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By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

Blair River was described as “a big guy with a big heart.” The 575-pound former high school wrestler from Mesa, Ariz.,