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Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer

A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.

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 is a Major Cause of Cancer

Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer

A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.

Pregnancy and Obesity

Pregnancy and Obesity

Doctors are looking at the links between obesity in children and the obseity of their parents at pregnancy and working with the parents on better diets and fitness.


Children May Be Underestimating Their Obesity

Children May Be Underestimating Their Obesity

Kids' impressions of their own body image be skewed, as a new study shows overweight children tend to under-estimate their weight.

-Related Hospitilizations for Children Are Up

Obesity -Related Hospitilizations for Children Are Up

The number of obesity -related hospitilizations among children nearly doubled between 1999 and 2005.


Pregnancy and Obesity

Pregnancy and Obesity

It is estimated than nearly 1 of 6 children is obese. Doctors are trying to get mothers to share healthy eating habits with their kids.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBc Today Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about a new study on childhood obesity.


Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBc Today Show) talks with Meredith Vieira about a new study on childhood obesity.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.


America is Getting Fatter

America is Getting Fatter

America's getting fatter- that could soon take a big toll on your tax dollars as Medicare tries to pay for all the chronic diseases of overweight baby boomers.

Convenience Stores Could Be Causing Childhood Obesity

Convenience Stores Could Be Causing Childhood Obesity

Corner convenience stores may be contributing to the pediatric obesity epidemic.