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Obesity is spreading – The World’s 10 Fattest Countries

The global trend is obvious – we are getting fatter and fatter by the day, eating more and exercising less. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released figures for obesity around the world, and the results were staggering. The future … Continue reading

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2.5 Million People Die from Alcohol-related Issues Globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 2.5 million people across the world die from alcohol-related issues per year. This makes alcohol the leading killer worldwide. About 13 percent of these, or 320,000 people, are between 15 and 29 … Continue reading

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More U.S. Women May Be Obese Than Thought

A new study, appearing in the May issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, says that federal guidelines on obesity should be revised so more women fit into the category of “obese”. Today, guidelines that determine who is obese is based on … Continue reading

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