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As Yellowstone County obesity rate passes state average, the condition is officially recognized as a disease

As Yellowstone County obesity rate passes state average, the condition is officially recognized as a disease

Posted 10:10 PM 6/19/2013 by MTN News

BILLINGS - Once viewed as a health problem, obesity is now recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association. After years of research, there is now enough evidence to prove the cause of obesity. "It really is that people feel hungry beyond where their body needs the calories and so (More)

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Yellowstone, Grand Teton park visitors warned of sickness

Posted 2:46 PM 6/19/2013 by KBZK

Wash your hands! That's what the National Park Service is telling visitors going to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks after dozens have become ill in recent weeks.

The warning is due to greater-than-normal reports of gastrointestinal illness in the parks, according to a news (More)

6/17/2013

CDC: 99 cases of hepatitis A may be linked to Townsend Farms product

Posted 8:59 AM 6/17/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now investigating 99 cases of hepatitis A infections across eight states that may be linked to tainted frozen fruit.

Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, which was sold in Costco and Harris Teeter retailers, contained pomegranate (More)

6/14/2013

Officials warn of prescription drug websites

Officials warn of prescription drug websites

Posted 6:49 PM 6/14/2013 by Melissa Anderson - MTN News

Buying prescription drugs online is on the rise nationwide, especially among teens, and not only can it be dangerous, it can also be illegal.

An internet watchdog group called the Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) is warning parents to beware of what their teens are buying online.

The (More)