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Michelle Obama’s “Move”-ment
Michelle Obama has been the focus of a media blitz lately celebrating the first anniversary of her “Let’s Move,” campaign geared to encourage fitness and…
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Life & Style
Obesity in Young Kids Dropped in NYC, Grew in LA
NEW YORK (AP) — In the battle against childhood obesity, New York City appears to be doing better than Los Angeles, at least for low-income…
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New Research Links Taste Sensitivity to Weight Problems
A new study finds that taste sensitivity can be linked to obesity issues. German researchers found that obese children have less sensitive taste buds than…
Health and Wellness
Study Suggests Tie Between BPA and Child Obesity
NEW YORK (AP) — A provocative new study suggests a connection between the BPA chemical used in food packaging and childhood obesity, but the researchers…
Health and Wellness
Childhood Obesity Affects Math and Social Skills
A new study published in the Journal of Child Development found that childhood obesity can affect a child’s math performance and social skills. Researchers at…
