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Thursday, January 03, 2013  This is typically the time of year many of us vow to go on a diet. If you are motivated by the way you look, that's one thing, but if it's for longevity, you might want to reconsider.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The New York comptroller says the state is spending about $12 billion a year to deal with obesity, which is reaching "epidemic proportions" in children, affecting nearly one-third of them.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The Wisconsin anchorwoman who stood up to a viewer who called her fat has resounded in the Central New York community of Seneca Falls, which is the birthplace of the women's rights movement.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Health experts in Central New York weigh in on a newly released study claiming 50% of New York will be obese by 2030.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A new federal government survey shows New York has a relatively low level of obesity among adults.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  A Central New York native made his television debut Tuesday night on the Biggest Loser on NBC 3.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  If you think you've ever been discriminated against for being overweight, there's a good chance you have.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  The latest survey ranks New York 41st on a state-by-state obesity list, improving from a tie for 36th last year. The number of obese adults in New York has edged down to 24.7 percent of the population from 25.1 percent.