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Obesity Affects Wealthy in Poorer Countries, Poor in Wealthy Nations

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November 27, 2010
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Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess...

Obesity Rates Still on the Rise

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August 13, 2010
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The rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases among Americans continue to increase, in spite of multifaceted efforts to address the epidemic....

Doctors, Patients Avoid Discussing Obesity, Surveys Show

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April 7, 2010
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Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., experts say. So, why aren't doctors talking to their patients about it?...

Childhood Obesity Rates Driven by Snacking

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March 15, 2010
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Childhood obesity rates have increased due to constant snacking by kids, according to a new study. In fact, snacking accounts for more than a quarter...

Obesity-Related Deaths Rise Dramatically in UK

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March 6, 2010
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Obesity is increasingly being listed as a cause of death in England, analysis of death certificates shows....

Obesity Soon to Bankrupt Medicare?

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December 24, 2009
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Obesity and related health conditions, including diabetes, may soon bankrupt America's Medicare system, experts say.  The number of diabetics is...

Diet Soda Is Not Helping Obesity Epidemic

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November 25, 2009
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Diet soda is not much better for you than regular soda, according to a new study, and could be harmful to your kidneys. Learn more in this report...

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