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Today at 12:17 AM  Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in Lucas County, and getting proper treatment is essential for a healthy life. Some are diagnosed as insulin-dependent type 1 and some are type 2, but others are in-between, the type 1.5 diabetics.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A Detroit-area man has been sentenced to probation in the death of his 360-pound wife, who authorities say was allowed to fester in a bed surrounded by her own waste.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A new year, a new you--The mantra is always the same, but most fitness corporations hoping to cash in on New Year's Resolution hopefuls can't escape the social stigma surrounding "the gym."

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A study, conducted by Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released Tuesday predicts that by 2030 more than half the people in 39 states will be obese.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Ohio schools no longer have to gather body-mass index measurements, just two years after a state law required the screenings.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Ohio health officials are urging families with children to eat better and get more exercise after finding 1 in 3 schoolchildren screened last year was overweight or obese.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  According to NBC affiliate KWWL, an Iowa college student is claiming she was discriminated against by an Iowa City bar because of her weight.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  In a final attempt to lose weight, a 23-year-old man topping the scales at 700 pounds uploaded a video to YouTube asking for help.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Donna Simpson had a website where men paid to watch her eat, and one even got a thrill from sending her a credit card with instructions to buy pizzas and other food. The 44-year-old mother of two says she's made several changes this year. She moved from New Jersey back to Akron. She's blogging about her health instead of posting videos online. And she's lost 85 pounds.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has announced plans to begin asking doctors, practicing in Michigan, to start monitoring the body weight of patients 18 and under.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Obesity is a growing problem  and it's now spreading to our pets.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  A local fitness center is offering a deal that saves you money, keeps you fit AND helps out charity.