Weight problems: - The Hazardous Weight Loss Pill

We are growing more and more overweight even as we obsess about our appearance and particularly about staying thin. But this isn't just a matter of appearances: obesity (weight that is 20% above normal for your height) is thought to contribute to a wide range of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. As per statistics from the National Institutes of Health, 65% of American adults are considered obese or overweight. This number is up from 33% of adults in 1980, a significant increase in such a short period of time. The overweight problem continues with our children as well. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 30% of children between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight, up from 15% in the late

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