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Latest research finds no decrease in obesity rates

Despite the sounding of the alarm in recent years, the latest government figures show no decline in the U.S. obesity rate.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 3:59 PM | Full story

Community paves the way for healthful living

A new community is taking shape that researchers think is the kind of place that will help solve the nation's growing obesity crisis.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 11:53 AM | Full story

Kids' obesity may be worse than thought

Study findings are the broadest and most recent comprehensive look at children's weights.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 1:31 AM | Full story

Longer drives, larger waistlines

Researchers say driving can increase your risk of obesity.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 10:30 PM | Full story

Babies work out in bid to counter obesity

As the country's population of overweight children swells, parents are flocking to baby exercise classes where tots as young as one day old can start getting fit.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 6:31 PM | Full story
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