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Overall, Santa's in good health, says Dr. Rachel Vreeman of the Indiana University School of Medicine. But he does fall into the the "obese" category, and his large waist-to-hip ratio could reduce his life expectancy — if he wasn't immortal, that is.
Is Santa sick? A doctor gives St. Nick a checkup
He is overweight, constantly flushed, trying to accomplish a superhuman feat – and may be using cookies to deal with the stress. Full story
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