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Americans have tools to reverse obesity trend, conference told

Jul. 29, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urges adoption of 'obesity strategies,' focusing on healthy foods and activity. There's good and bad news when it comes to American obesity, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday at an event addressing the nation's...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa