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Amid "war on obesity," skeptics warn of stigma

For all the public support of efforts to curb childhood obesity, there's also a vocal and passionate corps of skeptics and critics worried that widespread discrimination toward the overweight and obese will only increase.The images are striking: Overweight boys and girls staring somberly from billboFull story

Sweet! Candy eaters surprisingly slimmer

Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it. People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists, weigh less and have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who don't indulge in these treats, a new study says. Full story

Apple or pear? Any excess fat is bad for your heart

Any excess fat — whether it's distributed throughout your body or concentrated at your waistline — is bad for your heart health, according to a new review of studies. Full story

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The actress, who just penned her third book, “Uncharted TerriTori,” tells TODAY’s Ann Curry that she was so upset over rumors about her health that she lied about her weight on Twitter.

  Analyzing eating disorders with brain scans

BYU researches are studying eating disorders by comparing images of different body types, to the MRI scan of their brain after seeing the image. KSL's Carole Mikita reports.