HealthDay – TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer survivors who
are moderately or severely obese face tougher survival odds following
treatment compared with their normal-weight peers, a new study
reveals.

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AFP – New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States.

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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Obesity is a major problem in the United
States, and children are no exception. Today’s kids are spending more
hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and
less time being active.

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Reuters – A deal to sell healthier drinks in U.S. schools has slashed the amount of fattening beverages offered to students, former President Bill Clinton said on Monday as New York leaders pushed for a soda tax to tackle obesity and budget shortfalls.

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AFP – Women who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the pounds off than women who do not drink at all, according to a study published Monday.

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Reuters – Disgust. Pity. Contempt.

Read The Full Article…Modern Etiquette: Do the obese really deserve contempt?
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AFP – The bugs that help digest food may also cause the body to pack on the pounds if they are not properly regulated, a new study has found.

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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) — Wondering if you’d do
better to cut carbs or fats to lose weight? A DNA test using a cheek swab
may reveal which approach would work best for you, new research
suggests.

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Time.com – A growing body of research suggests that your ever expanding gut is not only the result of weight gain, but could potentially be a cause

Read The Full Article…Obesity: How Intestinal Bacteria May Cause Weight Gain
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HealthDay – THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Intestinal bacteria may
contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome, a new study in mice
suggests.

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