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University of Texas Study Reveals Obese Woman May Not Find Food As Delicious

University of Texas Study Reveals Obese Woman May Not Find Food As Delicious

Genes, not a love of cookies, is to blame for weight gain.

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VanderbiltNews

You Are At Risk Of Becoming Overweight. Yes, You.

You Are At Risk Of Becoming Overweight. Yes, You.

According to this Reuters article, if eating and exercise trends continue, it is possible that within the next four decade 100% of the American adult population will be overweight.

 

Lets say that again. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. WE WILL ALL BE FAT larger than is considered physically health

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Latest comment by Anonymous: Hi,

There is nothing like a good exercise routine to start it off.
-Nancy
http://www.pilatesinsight.com/fitness-equipment/fitness-equipment.aspx

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UCLAText Worthy

Fast Food Ban? Say It Ain't So

Fast Food Ban? Say It Ain't So

Government officials in South L.A. are voting to put a moratorium on fast food restaurants. I'm all for being heart-healthy and physically fit, but keep your hands off my french fries!

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Latest comment by Anonymous: Or, I know! Maybe a restaurateur could start mud pies like in Haiti.

"Haiti's Poor Rely on Mud Pies to Survive"

http://blogs.bet.com/news/newsyoushouldknow/haiti%E2%80%99s-poor-rely-on-mud-pies-to-survive/

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DartmouthNews

Your Fat Friends Are Making You Fat

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Your Fat Friends Are Making You Fat

Your buddy's habits may be subconsciously rubbing off on you and your waistline. This is just one more reason to choose wisely in the friend department.

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Latest comment by PoisonIvy: @ Anonymous: Healthy food is much much much more expensive than non-healthy food, and with groceries going up, paying $4 for a whole meal at McDonald's is alot cheaper than going shopping. And takes less time.... MORE »

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UNC Chapel HillRandom

For Shame, America: Blights of the U.S.

For Shame, America: Blights of the U.S.

Surprisingly, the War in Iraq and George Bush aren't the most shameful things about America. Instead, you can blame the ill perceptions of the U.S. on Paris Hilton and -- Kansas?!

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Latest comment by Anonymous: Kansas? I live here and i want to say,,,,yep, it is a f9cking miserable place. And I'm in the greater Kansas City, KS., Kansas City, Mo. area, which is actually pretty impressive in places, but, ... MORE »

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VanderbiltPartying

Poll: More Excellent Drinking News!

More Excellent Drinking News!

What a week for alcohol lovers! Yesterday, we revealed that drinking red wine is not only good for your health, but also curbs obesity. Today, we come to you with this juicy tidbit:

 

On average, drinkers earn 10-14% more than non-drinkers. This discrepancy is higher among female drinkers (who earn 14% mo

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Goodbye, fat!

Hello, dollars!

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TuftsNews

Plastics Make It Possible--Also, Make Cancer, Obesity, and Impotence Possible, Too

Plastics Make It Possible--Also, Make Cancer, Obesity, and Impotence Possible, Too
Ever wonder why after using a credit card, or throwing away an empty bottle of soda, or bagging groceries that you suddenly become flaccid, morbidly obese, and develop breast cancer? Well, wonder no more!

According to a recent article in Best Life magazine, pla... MORE »
Latest comment by The Merry Widow: Dude, don't forget about xeno-estrogens ... found in all soft plastics (i.e., water bottles, Ziploc, Tupperware) and guaranteed to lower your sperm count today!

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CornellWacky Faculty

President Skorton Denounces Junk Food, Fat Kids

President Skorton Denounces Junk Food, Fat Kids
President David "Sax God" Skorton attended the New York State Fair today to speak on behalf of Cornell Cooperative Extension and its 4-H program's intiative to raise awareness of child obesity.

From an Associated Press article:

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UC BerkeleyRandom

Harvard and UC Researchers Say Avoid Fat Friends like the Plague

Harvard and UC Researchers Say Avoid Fat Friends like the Plague
University of California and Harvard researchers claim that if one becomes obese, the chance a friend gains weight increases by over 50%. Swiiiift kick in the nuts to the overweight.

One might assume this is because fat people tend to hang out together. Howe... MORE »
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YaleNews

Obesity is Contagious!

Tags: obesity
Obesity is Contagious!
In news related to an earlier post, researchers are claiming that obesity is contagious among friends, through the sharing of ideas about what is healthy. I'm kind of skeptical, to be honest, because it's generally hard to ascertain causation in sociological studies.

In any case, this isn't good news for the fat kids.
Latest comment by Anonymous: is it transmitted through bodily fluids?

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