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Disney Closes Anti-Obesity Exhibit Amid Critical Backlash

The Habit Heroes exhibit, some say, used “the tool of shame” to criticize overweight children.

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Man’s Leg Amputated by Ad Agency, Not Diabetes, in Anti-Obesity Ad

New York City’s health department is under scrutiny for what some say is questionable photo editing.

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Luxury Carmakers Plan New Features for Obese Drivers

Porsche, Mercedes and BMW are just a few of the carmakers who have begun implementing features in their luxury model cars to account for their, ahem, growing clientele.  

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French Schools Are Rationing Ketchup To Keep Their Children French

French officials are implementing a saucy new restriction on school cafeterias.

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Chris Christie’s Heavy History: Do Extra Pounds Make Stronger Presidents?

Some called John McCain too old to be president. Now, is Chris Christie too fat to run?

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Denmark Institutes First-Ever ‘Fat Tax’

Would you think twice about indulging in Chubby Hubby if you had to pay more for a pint? Denmark hopes you will.

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America Blows Up: See How the U.S. Got Fat in the Past 26 Years

Let’s face it, our track record isn’t the best.

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Talk About Physical Education: Malaysian Report Cards to Include Body Mass Index

If you want to make the honor roll in Malaysia, you have to stay in shape.

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Caloric Controversy: Theater Owners Fight to Keep Popcorn Counts in the Dark

Would you buy a tub of popcorn at the movies if you knew you’d be munching on more than 1400 calories?

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Blair River, Heart Attack Grill Spokesman, Dead at 29 from the Flu

There is something eerie about taking a job as the spokesman for a restaurant called Heart Attack Grill, which specializes in thick hamburgers, milkshakes and fries.