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5/16/2008

Researchers Examine Link between Obesity and Climate Change

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5/16/2008

Video Games Become Popular as Aerobic Workouts

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5/15/2008

Research Links Common Chemicals to Obesity

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5/15/2008

Sweet Tooth May Be in the Genes

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5/14/2008

Obesity Leading to Increased Prescription Drug Use

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5/13/2008

Snack Ban "Helps Healthy Eating"

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Too Much or Too Little Sleep Tied to Obesity

A new government study has found that people who sleep fewer than six or more than nine hours a night are more likely to be obese than their peers who receive adequate amounts of sleep. The study – one of the largest ever to document the link between poor sleep and being overweight – also links irregular sleeping to higher smoking rates, less physical activity and greater alcohol use.

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