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The Link Between Weight and Early Puberty - Childhood obesity may help spark early puberty in girls, especially those who are Black, says a new study. Researchers found that on average Black girls started developing breasts at 8.8 years compared to 9.2 for white girls. Also, 18 percent of Black first graders had breast buds compared to 4 percent of white female first graders, NBC.com reported. — Kellee Terrell

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Your Child’s Brain on Poverty - Impoverished children may have smaller brains than their wealthier counterparts, a new report suggests. Researchers from the Washington University say that smaller brain size is not healthy and believe that stress, depression and parental hostility may be factors. The good news: A more loving parenting style may help distressed children and help improve brain development, Reuters writes. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Young Women: Being Diabetic Quadruples Your Heart Disease Risk - Are you younger than 60 and have diabetes? A new study found that if you fit this description, your risk for heart disease is four times higher than women who are not diabetic. Researchers warn doctors and female patients to work harder at managing their diabetes as a way to strengthen heart health, Health Day writes. (Photo: Mark Hatfield/Getty Images)

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Not Enough Adults Tested for Colon Cancer - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that not enough Americans are getting screened for colon cancer. A new study found that 1 in 3 (33 percent) of Americans 50 and older skip getting tested. These findings are unfortunate given that when found early, 90 percent of people with colon cancer live five years or longer after diagnosis, CBS.com writes. (Photo: Siri Stafford/Getty Images)

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What Cuts to Food Stamps Really Mean for America’s Poor - The first round of cuts to the federal and state food stamp program went into effect on Nov. 1, which may affect more than 48 million Americans. On average, cuts are “small” —$32 less a month for a family of four, but that can translate into $1.40 per meal. Vulnerable populations will be hit the hardest, especially the elderly, USA Today writes.  (Photo: Karen Pulfer Focht /Commercial Appeal /Landov)

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Health Hero: “Black Men Run” Encourages Men to Exercise - It’s no secret that heart disease and obesity disproportionately impacts Black men. Black Men Run, a new organization, hopes that it can help reduce those stats. Started by Jason L. Russell, an avid runner, this group will encourage more African-American men to run and monitor their health better, BlackNews.Com reported.(Photo: Alija/Getty Images)

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Obamacare vs. the Middle Class - Many middle-class Americans shopping for health care in the new marketplace have found that premiums are a heck of a lot pricier than they thought, according to the Los Angeles Times. Premiums for the middle class are on average 30 percent higher than normal as a means to offset the costs for the sick and the poor, who receive subsidies. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: Snap Decision/Getty Images)

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Study: Americans Are Eating More Fruit - Perhaps increased public education on eating healthier is sinking into our heads, a new survey found. Americans are eating more yogurt and fruits and less soda and fruit juice, according to researchers from NPD Group, a market research firm. However, heart-unhealthy processed sandwiches (hamburger, hotdogs, sausage) rank as the number-one most eaten foods in the household, reported USA Today.(Photo:Iain Bagwell/Getty Images)

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Is Domestic Violence Passed Down From Generations? - The risk of domestic violence can be passed down from parents to their kids, says a new report. Researchers found that 80 percent of domestic-violence abusers and 75 percent of victims witnessed the same type of abuse in their own childhood homes, writes HealthDay. Recently, singer Chris Brown admitted that his violence issues may stem from watching his mother being abused by her then-husband when he was younger. (Photo: Shaul Schwarz/Getty Images)

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Pastor Bans Fried Chicken  - As a means to address obesity in his congregation, Michael Minor, a Black pastor in Mississippi, has banned sugary drinks and fried foods at church events, writes BlackWorld.Net.  Minor has seen many health improvements among his church family since he implemented these healthy eating rules in 2008. His work even gained attention from First Lady Michelle Obama. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)