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7/21/2008

CDC Report Shows No Signs of Obesity Slowing

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7/20/2008

NYC Chain Restaurants Posting Calories on Menus

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7/19/2008

Gene Tags 'Fuel Obesity Epidemic'

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7/18/2008

Dessert Makers Bet on Sweet Taste of Success

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7/18/2008

Teenagers Abandon Exercise at Dramatic Rate

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7/18/2008

School Bans Packed Lunches to Fight Obesity

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Obesity Leading to Increased Prescription Drug Use

Medco Health Solutions Inc. reports that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems. The most widely used drugs are those intended to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol -- problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

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