Immigrant populations in Europe face an increased risk for diet-related health problems when they immerse themselves in a Western lifestyle - complete with processed and fast foods, according to a new study.
The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics has released a comprehensive report on the health of the nation, with a special section highlighting the nation's young adults.
Researchers now say those expanding waistlines are also fueling the global warming crisis. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine says populations of heavier people contribute more harmful gases than populations of thin people.