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Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A spokesman says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Employees of CVS Caremark who use company health insurance must report their weight, body fat and other medical information or pay higher insurance premiums.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Two-year-old Cooper Smith was born prematurely, inspiring his family to give back to the March of Dimes and serve as a 2013 Ambassador Family for the organization.

Monday, January 14, 2013  IBF heavyweight title contender Tomasz Adamek has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed his car into a parked vehicle in Lake Placid.

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.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Researchers say it's not the surgery, but following post-op diets that makes the difference

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Carmen Basilio, a genial onion farmer's son with a malevolent left hook who wrested the world middleweight boxing crown from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957, has died. He was 85.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The obesity epidemic isn't just affecting families, it's impacting our pets as well. The extra pounds could be taking a big toll on your pet. More than half of cats and dogs are overweight.

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.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Researchers at the University of Chicago are uncovering why a good night's sleep can be just as important as food or exercise in controlling our weight.

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, October 03, 2012  A new report says dozens of weight loss and immune-boosting supplements on store shelved are making illegal claims that they cure or treat disease.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  After being told he was too big to play pee wee football, one middle schooler finally made it on the gridiron Monday night.