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The JAMA REPORT - BABIES BORN PREMATURE MAY HAVE CONTINUED HEALTH RISKS DURING CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD
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STUDY SHOWS CHANGE IN LIFESYTLE HABITS

Nearly two thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese, a condition that often leads to high blood pressure and diabetes. Losing weight can be challenging. Now a new study indicates certain lifestyle changes are helping some people lose pounds and keep the weight off.

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