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obesity

Diabetes steals years, adds disabilities

Middle-aged adults will lose more than 3 years because of the disease, study estimates.

U.S. heart disease deaths shifting south

Cardiac health has improved in North and West, but declined in Southern states, CDC study finds.

1 in 3 Americans consume sugary drinks daily

Sugary beverages are linked to greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Vacation weight gain can lead to ‘creeping obesity’

Watch alcohol intake and weigh yourself before and after vacation.

‘Obese’ may not always equal unhealthy

Researchers warn against using body size as sole measure of good health, but other experts cite risks of too much weight.

Scientists identify sugar-busting enzyme in rats

But whether it might impact human obesity or diabetes isn't yet known.

What’s causing my swollen leg?

A blood clot during pregnancy can manifest itself in telltale ways.

Children of stressed parents more prone to obesity

Study aims to identify parental pressure as a risk factor for weight gain.

U.S. curbs chronic illness deaths

Prevention is key to continued progress in fighting cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Reduce belly fat by channeling your feelings?

Awareness of thoughts and feelings links to lower risk of obesity.

Americans consuming fewer calories

Report finds we've definitely scaled back on those sugary soft drinks, but we could still use more fruits and vegetables.