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By George Citroner New research has found that, for the first time in over 10 years, obesity prevalence in the United States has actually decreased. However, the slight nudge downward may be due to factors other than improved diet and lifestyle. The cross-sectional study, published in JAMA Health Forum on Friday, analyzed de-identified insurance data from Market Clarity Data…
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