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Percentage of Children with Abdominal Obesity is Leveling Off
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 21, 2014 09:33 AM EDT
A new report found that the percentage of children with abdominal obesity is leveling off.
Obesity and Waist Size are Risk Factors for COPD
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 07, 2014 12:12 PM EDT
A new study found that people with larger waist circumferences have a greater risk of developing COPD.
Poor Sleep tied to Increased Risk of Obesity in Children
By Cheri Cheng | May 19, 2014 09:26 AM EDT
A new study found a link between frequent insufficient sleep in young children and risk of obesity.
Diabetics Benefit from Two Large Meals instead of Six Small Ones
By Cheri Cheng | May 16, 2014 11:58 AM EDT
A new study found that diabetics who ate two large meals instead of six small meals per day lost more weight.
Ear Acupuncture can help People Lose Weight
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 17, 2013 09:33 AM EST
In a small study, Korean researchers found that five-point ear acupuncture was effective in reducing participants' body mass indexes (BMIs).
Heavy Babies More Likely to Develop Heart Disease
By Cheri Cheng | May 30, 2013 03:17 PM EDT
Researchers stated that too much weight gain during infancy could result in an increased risk of obesity and heart disease later in life.

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What are the Legal Consequences of Illicit Drug Use?

For all intents and purposes, the "War on Drugs" ended when nearly every state passed a law for recreational or medical marijuana use. The truth is, however, that law enforcement officers everywhere still actively pursue drug arrests. If you've been arrested for illicit drug use, you need to take the charges seriously. While there may be a valid defense or a program that can get you out of trouble for a first offense, the stigma can haunt you for a lifetime.