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Stop weight gain before it starts
Our expert physician offers tips to help you avoid packing on extra pounds.
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines 
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends new procedures to help doctors manage childhood diabetes linked to weight.
Obesity linked to spike in knee replacements among young adults 
Obesity linked to spike in knee replacements among young adults
A new study finds that weight may be a key factor in the rise of knee replacements among younger Americans.
Oreos addictive as cocaine? 
Oreos addictive as cocaine?
New study finds that Oreo cookies can be just as habit-forming as street drugs.
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids 
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids
New research finds that some children are more likely to develop health-threatening hypertension.
Paying cash for lunch may save kids calories 
Paying cash for lunch may save kids calories
Using debit-card-only systems for school lunches may encourage students to choose high-calorie, less healthy food options.
How mommies’ weight influences kids 
How mommies’ weight influences kids
Experts say that moms who gain excessive weight during pregnancy may increase the risk of their child becoming obese.