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Obesity

Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds

Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show

High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
It may lead to permanent changes in the fetal brain, study says

Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
Only 12 servings out of hundreds had nutrients that didn't contain it, researchers say

Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
But too much abdominal fat poses a bigger threat, study finds

Retired NFL Players Don’t Face Greater Heart Risk
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says

Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person

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