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Study Says 43 Percent Of Americans Could Be Obese By 2018 - Costing $344 Billion Annually
19 November 2009
A study has found that, if left unchecked, 43 percent of Americans will be obese by 2018, costing the health care system $344 billion annually. CBS News reports: "The study, sponsored by the United Health Foundation...
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse For Toddlers, Obese Children
19 November 2009
Toddlers and obese children suffer more than other youth when exposed to secondhand smoke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009...
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Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat
19 November 2009
Tufts University researchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated...
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