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Free Metabolic Syndrome Web Focus. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together and increase the risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes affecting nearly 50 million Americans. Read this free collection providing valuable insight into this emerging medical and public health epidemic.this article is FREE

Spotting obesity genes. Gene interactions regulating body weight vary in the many stages of development. Read about a statistical method that could detect changes in phenotypic obesity.this article is FREE

Twin studies show obesity differences. Large-scale adolescent twin studies comparing two human populations' height, weight, and BMI show that genetic factors are why Caucasians are consistently heavier, taller and larger than their East Asian counterparts. Read this important report on ethnic/population group differences in genetic vulnerability to obesity.this article is FREE

HELENA Study. Computer-based dietary programs could help shed light on relationships between diet and physical fitness. Read about the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study that discusses a correlation between total body fat with anthropometric indices of body fat distribution in European adolescents.

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