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Full-fat Dairy Products Linked to Lower Weight -- 01/02/2007 (Reuters Health) - Though health-conscious eaters often shun whole milk, a new study...

Obesity Raises Children's Health Costs -- 01/01/2007 (Reuters Health) - Consistent with what is seen adults, overweight and obese children use the...

Scientists Link Weight to Gut Bacteria -- 12/20/2006 (Associated Press) - Researchers found a strong connection between obesity and the levels of certain types of...

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