HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
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Soft drinks linked to increased risk of depression
HealthHigh consumption of the drinks correlated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms, a Korean study shows.
Study: Obesity on the rise in Finland
FinlandAbout 1.2 million Finns are now obese, according to new figures from the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare.
68 percent of US soldiers overweight
WorldIn 10 years, the prevalence of obesity among US soldiers has more than doubled.
Childhood TV viewing may contribute to adult health problems
ScienceWorse eating habits, poor fitness and obesity correlate with television viewing in youth, according to a New Zealand study.
Fewer overweight people perceive themselves as overweight
ScienceA study by the University of Luxembourg notes changes in young people's self-image.
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