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NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

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	From the NIH Director: The Weight of the Nation The statistics are dramatic: More than two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, while nearly one-third of the nation's children and teens are overweight or obese.…Continue Reading, “A National Epidemic That Weighs On Us All”
	Feature: High Cholesterol Understanding Cholesterol and Heart Health High Blood Cholesterol Q&A with Dr. Michael Lauer Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know All in the Family: When High Blood Cholesterol Occurs in Families
	Feature: NIGMS Marks 50 Years of Discovery Five Decades of Discovery: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Basic Research for Better Health NIGMS Researcher Explores Skin Cities NIGMS-Supported Research Results
	Feature: Are You Sleep-Deprived? Are You Sleep-Deprived? Learn More About Healthy Sleep The Importance of Sleep Diagnosing Sleep Disorders Globetrotting to a Good Night's Sleep Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep
	Feature: Oral Health Children's Dental Health What Parents Can Do: Babies & Toddlers What Parents Can Do: School-Age Children Improving Dental Health in Underserved Communities Latest Research from NIH's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
	HealthLines Colorectal Cancer Screening: Just Do It Quitting Smoking: The Genetics Connection Growing Up Bilingual Treating Young People with Type 2 Diabetes