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Portland rated 'fittest city' in America; Seattle is No. 6
Q13 Fox News OnlinePortland is ranked as the fittest city in America, according to Men's Fitness magazine. Seattle comes in at No. 6. The article, which appears in the March edition, said Portland is diet-friendly, walk-friendly and bike-friendly. The CDC says more than 40...Tags: Weight, Obesity, Overweight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Disease Prevention
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Obese children outgrowing kids' clothing, furniture
CNNEditor's note: This is the third story in a series exploring the issues surrounding childhood obesity. In middle school, Taylor LeBaron struggled to fit into his seat. The desks in class had a ceramic plate attached to the chair. "I was so large, I...Tags: Weight, Obesity, Overweight, Shawn Green, Pediatrics
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Doctors 'firing' parents who refuse to vaccinate children
NewsCore/ The Wall Street JournalUS pediatricians fed up with parents who refuse to vaccinate their children out of concern it can cause autism or other problems increasingly are "firing" such families from their practices, raising questions about a doctor's responsibility to these...Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Measles, Pharmaceuticals, Autism, Vaccines
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The fall of a king: Jumbo Snickers axed
CNN MoneyThe end is nigh for the Snickers bar as we know it. Mars is discontinuing its King Size Snickers bar, and even the traditional 2-ounce version of the chocolate bar is headed for the chopping block, as the venerable candy company pares down its products...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Weight, Obesity, Chocolate Bars, Economy, Business and Finance
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Nearly 500 on 2 Princess cruise ships stricken by Norovirus
CNNNearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruiseships, the cruise line said Sunday. The 499 cases occurred on the Ruby Princess and the Crown Princess, both based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said cruise line...Tags: Symptoms, Travel, Symptoms, Disease Prevention, Cruises
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Scientists warn gonorrhea may become untreatable in US
NewsCoreScientists are warning that gonorrhea, one of the world's most common sexually transmitted infections, is becoming resistant to the antibiotic typically used to treat it in the US. Gonorrhea affects more than 700,000 Americans each year, according to...Tags: Symptoms, Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Disease Prevention, Gonorrhea
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About 17% of people in the U.S. binge drink, the CDC reports
Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blogMore than 38 million adults in the U.S. binge drink alcohol about four times a month, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds. The activity is more common among younger people, but older people who binge drink do it more often. The...Tags: Washington, DC, Los Angeles Times, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Disease Prevention
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Morgellons not caused by infectious agent, CDC researchers say
Los Angeles Times/ Booster ShotsIt's official: Morgellons disease isn't caused by an infectious agent, federal researchers say. A long-awaited study, released Wednesday by the journal PLoS ONE, may be a disappointment for those who have called for more awareness and recognition of...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Mayo Clinic, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Dermatologists
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Study: Nicotine gum, patch users just as likely to relapse
CNN Medical Associate ProducerSmokers trying to quit with the help of nicotine replacement therapies – nicotine patches, gums and lozenges - are just as likely to relapse after an initial six-month period as those who go cold turkey, according to a new study published in the...Tags: GlaxoSmithKline PLC, New Products, Health and Safety at School, Pharmaceuticals, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Obesity ads spark controversy
Q13 FOX News reporterA health campaign that draws attention to childhood obesity has gained national attention – and national criticism. The Children's Stop Childhood Obesity campaign by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), a leading pediatric health center,...Tags: Weight, Obesity, Overweight, Weight, Entertainment
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Ferries reduce passenger load as Americans get fatter
Q13 FOX News OnlineA new indication that Americans in general have been packing on the pounds comes in the form of new rules issued for Washington State Ferries. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has updated its regulations governing how many passengers may be on...Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, Disease Prevention
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Washington ranked 15th healthiest state in nation
Q13 Fox News Online & ReutersVermont has again been named the healthiest state in the nation, topping the list for a fifth straight year, thanks in part to a high rate of high school graduation and low incidence of infectious disease. New Hampshire, Connecticut, Hawaii and...Tags: Weight, U.S. Department of Education, Obesity, Health and Safety at School, Drugs and Medicines
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