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Today in Health News

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study

They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

Today’s Interactive Tools and Multimedia

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Calculator: Children's BMI Calculator
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Quiz: Eye Quiz
Risk Assesment: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
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Health Tip of the Day

Portions Times Two

When they eat, many Americans consume nearly twice the recommended portion size, say nutrition experts at Baylor College of Medicine. By cutting portions in half, you can eliminate calories without feeling deprived. For instance, you can trim more than 200 calories by eating one taco instead of two. And you can cut 100 calories by halving a bagel.

Healthy Living

Smoking Cessation
You’ve heard all the reasons to stop smoking. You may have thought about quitting or even tried it a time or two. But you may need a little help. Learn how to get ready to quit, how to quit, and how to stay quit for a healthier, smoke-free future.

Health Centers

Heart Disease
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

Your Family

Older Adult's Health
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.