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

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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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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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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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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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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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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 »

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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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 »

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.