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Study: Small Towns Share Big-City Obesity Problems

The environmental attributes that promote obesity are generally the same in rural communities as those previously found in urban and suburban areas.

Study: Common Infections May Be A Trigger for Diabetes in Children

A major study has added weight to the theory that environmental factors such as common infections may be a trigger for diabetes in children and young adults.

Study: Higher Death Rates Associated with Increasing Degrees of Obesity

While obesity has generally been viewed as a single significant health concern, a University of Pittsburgh study suggests that not all obese women share the same health risks.