Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for High Obesity Rates Among Blacks?

Plus, Black family loses 100+ pounds together.

Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for High Obesity Rates Among Blacks? - A recent study suggests that DNA may be behind Black obesity rates in the U.S. Researchers from Dartmouth found that African-Americans have three variant genes that predispose us to obesity and a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), reported the Huffington Post. Unhealthy eating and lack of exercise also play a huge role too.  (Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
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Black Family Loses 100 Plus Pounds in USA Today Contest - To promote weight loss across the country, USA Today launched its Family Fitness Challenge. One of those families includes the Stewarts, an African-American family from Alabama, who collectively have lost more than 100 pounds. The family cites that running together and eating healthier has helped them shed these extra pounds. Read more about the Stewarts and how their health has improved here. (Photo: USA Today)Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community - Bacterial meningitis is on the rise among gay and bisexual men in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco — even killing several men, reported HealthDay News. Health officials in all three cities urge gay and bisexual men to get vaccinated. Meningitis, which is transmitted through close casual contact, can be extremely serious causing serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss and/or learning disabilities.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for High Obesity Rates Among Blacks? - A recent study suggests that DNA may be behind Black obesity rates in the U.S. Researchers from Dartmouth found that African-Americans have three variant genes that predispose us to obesity and a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), reported the Huffington Post. Unhealthy eating and lack of exercise also play a huge role too.  (Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

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