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March 2008
Are fat mums to blame for fat kids?
British researchers who tried to show why overweight mothers tend to have overweight children said they had filled in one small piece of the puzzle. Read now - click here
Are some people born to be overweight?
New research suggests brains of heavy individuals may be wired differently. The brain circuitry that controls appetite might be wired differently in some people, and that could predispose them to obesity... Read now - click here
Skip Breakfast, and expect to pack on the weight
Teens who start the day with a healthful meal tend to stay trimmer, study suggests. For teens looking to keep weight off, it doesn't have to be a breakfast of champions, but it should be some kind of breakfast -- and preferably a healthy one... Read now - click here
Being overweight linked to death from stroke
Among men who've suffered a stroke, the likelihood of dying from the stroke is increased if their body mass index (BMI) puts them in the overweight range... Read now - click here
