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Women Win One in Battle of Bulge

Obesity rates have leveled off, holding at 35% since 1999

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 29, 2007 5:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Obesity rates among American women have leveled off and remained steady since 1999, while rates among American men may be following suit, the CDC reported today. The study’s lead researcher called the trend “great news” for women. Officials will wait to render a...   Read full story »

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