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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde from Northwood Animal Hospital talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about obesity in pets.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Erika Erickson is in Phoenix with the Carter's Kids group to help build a playground for needy kids.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  With the National Institute of Health reporting two-thirds of American adults as overweight or obese, the world's largest beverage company is calling this problem "the issue of this generation" and getting involved.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  After having her second daughter about three years ago, Kate Raven of Traverse City decided she wanted to make a healthy lifestyle change.  She wanted to incorporate her family during the process.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  7&4 News decided to help three Northern Michigan adults make a healthy lifestyle change. For our special series Scaling Back, we've paired up three different women with three weight loss and lifestyle change programs.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Michigan Department of Community Health has selected 10 agencies for a pilot program to help improve physical activity and healthy eating for children in kindergarten through sixth grade

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Getting your children and teens to eat healthy at home is one battle, but while they're at school is an entirely different story!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A new report says nearly 60 percent of Michigan residents could be obese by 2030 and health care costs could soar if the state doesn't start shedding pounds.

Monday, August 13, 2012  A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  "A nice, easy way to keep your family healthy is to remember '5-2-1-0,'" says Labian.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.