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Child Bullies Linked To Adult Health Issues

Sad days at school are now being linked to illness later in life. As it turns out, those bullies who made your childhood so miserable may also be impacting your health decades later.

2012/08/22

More Kids Gulping Artificially-Sweetened Drinks

More kids are drinking artificially-sweetened beverages, new research suggests. The news has scientists questioning if this trend is a good thing for growing bodies.

2012/08/17

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12 States Now Have High Obesity; Texas No. 10

A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates. Overall, more than a third of adults are obese but rates vary by state.

2012/08/13

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Create Other Issues

Gastric bypass surgery has become a popular solution for the extremely obese. But years after being introduced, more patients are finding themselves struggling with new issues.

2012/07/23

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Nearly 25-Percent Of Texas Dogs Are Obese

A new study by Pfizer Animal Health shows nearly a quarter of Texas dogs are obese. Vets say Texas dogs are fat for the same reason people are.

2012/07/02

Special School Helps Teen Combat Childhood Obesity

Know Your BMI: Docs Urged To Screen For Obesity

Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI? Body mass index signals if you’re overweight, obese or just right considering your height. Some doctors have begun calling it a vital sign, as crucial to monitor as blood pressure.

2012/06/25

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AMA Supports Requiring Obesity Education For Kids

The American Medical Association says yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity should be required for public schoolchildren and teens.

2012/06/20

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Study Says Obese Kids Likely Worse At Math

Children’s math abilities may have as much to do with their bellies as it does with their brains. A study finds that obese kids are more likely to be worse at math than their skinnier peers.

2012/06/15

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Smoking & Drinking May Not Effect Sperm Count

Unhealthy habits may not have a factor in sperm count, according to a new study.

2012/06/14

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Fort Worth Students Learning Healthy Habits

Hundreds of health-conscious kids will take part in a community expo at TCU on Saturday that highlights the benefits of an active lifestyle and healthy eating.

2012/05/18

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CDC Suggests Bachelor’s Degree Boosts Health

Higher education could help people in ways besides finding a job. A new study from the CDC found educated Americans are less likely to be obese and suffer from chronic diseases.

2012/05/16

UT Southwestern Doctors Make Obesity Breakthrough

Some North Texas researchers believe they have found a way to control obesity by manipulating molecules in the heart. Researchers at UT Southwestern have demonstrated, for the first time, that the heart can regulate energy balance.

2012/04/30