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Epidemic Defined
A term used to describe a disease that is rare then suddenly affects more people than usually expected
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Obesity Is Number One Health Concern For Kids In 2008
Published July 19, 2008, 5:10 pm, Science Daily
As children's waistlines continue to grow, so have concerns about childhood obesity. According to a new report childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008, topping smoking and drug abuse. In 2007, childhood obesity ranked third among parents' top 10 overall health concerns for kids.
Junk food diet fuels epidemic of pet obesity
Published July 19, 2008, 4:33 pm, Guardian Unlimited
Calls for owners to face prosecution for cruelty as number of overweight animals hits half a million
A 540-calorie Big Mac?
Published July 19, 2008, 4:27 pm, WABC-TV New York
Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices.
Knife-Crime Spree Sweeps Britain, Leaving Victims and Fear in Its Wake
Published July 19, 2008, 4:07 pm, US News & World Report
With the British press chronicling every attack's gory details, people are demanding a tough response.
The human cost of knife culture
Published July 19, 2008, 3:43 pm, Sunday Herald
SPECIAL REPORT: When Colin Waters' cousin was brutally stabbed to death 18 years ago his family was plunged into a nightmare.
Produce Recalls Hit Local Restaurants
Published July 19, 2008, 3:29 pm, NBC 17 Raleigh
DURHAM, N.C. -- With more recalls hitting restaurants, some owners are taking extra precautions.
A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info
Published July 19, 2008, 3:25 pm, North County Times
NEW YORK ---- Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow ---- like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.
A nutrition guide to help check obesity in kids
Published July 19, 2008, 3:14 pm, The Times of India
Studies have found that between 8.5% to 29% youngsters (6-18 years) are overweight, while 1.5% to 7% are actually obese in urban India.
How your behaviour can change your children"™s DNA
Published July 19, 2008, 1:39 pm, Times Online
New research into inheritance shows we can alter family traits for better or for worse. Jonathan Leake reports
[UMNS-ALL-NEWS] UMNS# 303-New bishop brings language of the deaf to United Methodists
Published July 19, 2008, 12:40 pm, Worldwide Faith News
New bishop brings language of the deaf to United Methodists >Jul. 18, 2008 NOTE: A photograph and audio are available at http://umns.umc.org . >By Linda Bloom* HARRISBURG, Pa. (UMNS)-When the Rev. Peggy Johnson of Baltimore was brought to the stage after being elected a United Methodist bishop, she made sure she spoke in two languages.
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