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Obesity rates continue to rise among American adults

December 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Miranda Taylor, 20, had obesity surgery when she was 16 and weighed 265 pounds. She said she 'just wanted to be able to fit into a healthy size.' (Associated Press)
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France enforces new BMI law for fashion models

June 12, 2015 12:00 AM
Fashion models in France must be above a certain body mass index (BMI), according to recently passed bill.
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