Reuters - People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese, Dutch researchers have found.

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Title: Hormone Outperforms Insulin in Diabetic Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 3/1/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2010

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Title: Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List
Category: Health News
Created: 3/8/2010 11:48:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010 11:48:45 AM

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HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) — Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies.

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Reuters - A deal to sell healthier drinks in U.S. schools has slashed the amount of fattening beverages offered to students, former President Bill Clinton said on Monday as New York leaders pushed for a soda tax to tackle obesity and budget shortfalls.

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HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) — New research finds that the prevalence of obesity has grown in recent years among children aged 10 to 17, and certain kids are being especially hard hit.

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Title: Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control
Category: Health News
Created: 3/9/2010 9:46:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2010 9:46:03 AM

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HealthDay - MONDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) — Risk factors for childhood obesity begin before birth and affect blacks and Hispanics more than whites, U.S. researchers report.

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Time.com - A growing body of research suggests that your ever expanding gut is not only the result of weight gain, but could potentially be a cause

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HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Intestinal bacteria may contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome, a new study in mice suggests.

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