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Boston — Nearly half of U.S. adults will qualify as obese by 2030, while one-quarter will contend with severe obesity, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health project.

Buffalo, NY — Are fast-food burgers and sweet treats a regular part of your diet? If so, you may be putting yourself at risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration – a leading cause of vision loss in people older than 60 – according to researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Philadelphia — Women, do you regularly eat dinner close to bedtime? If so, you may be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association warns.

Philadelphia — Nearly all toddlers and more than 3 out of 5 infants consume added sugars in their daily diets, results of a recent study show – findings researchers say could lead to poor eating habits and health concerns later in life.

Bath, England — Rather than starting your day with bacon and eggs, British researchers are recommending you try lunges and squats.

Evanston, IL — Restless and hankering for the nearest junk food but not sure why? A recent study purportedly “nose” the answer.

Chicago — If your daily routine involves drinking at least two glasses of soft drinks – artificially or sugar-sweetened – you may be at an increased risk for early death, according to a team of European researchers.

Princeton, NJ — When should parents and caregivers introduce water, milk and juices into a young child’s diet?

Washington — The Food and Drug Administration, together with the Environmental Protection Agency, is encouraging pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and mothers of young children not to bypass the benefits of eating seafood – as long as it’s the right kind, in the right amount.

Bethesda, MD — Turning off the lights and TV at bedtime may reduce a woman’s risk of gaining weight, according to the results of a recent study from the National Institutes of Health.