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Map highlights 'obesity hotspots'
Shetland and parts of Wales and north England are Britain's obesity hotspots, according to a map compiled from GP records.

'Sick' Fat Found in Obese People
The finding that fat cells from obese people behave differently from those in normal-weight people could help explain how obesity leads to diseases...

Alabama 'Obesity Penalty' Stirs Debate
An Alabama plan that calls for obese state employees to pay more for health insurance if they don't lose weight has stirred controversy.

Ear infections 'link' to obesity
A history of severe ear infections or tonsil trouble may increase the chances of being obese later in life, scientists say.

Ear Infections May Increase Obesity Risk
Early research suggests a link between chronic ear infection, tonsillectomies, and obesity.