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Cracker Trail Elementary in Sebring changed its physical education program to fight childhood obesity.

CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk

A new nationwide warning about overweight teens and heart disease mirrors problems local pediatric cardiologists say they are treating every day.

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Riders make their way around the track during a recent practice at the Tampa BMX Raceway

Lutz BMX track runs on family commitment

The Tampa BMX track in Lutz just underwent a big renovation and welcomes races to the Florida Cup championship this weekend.

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Sophia Coscia approached Michaela McNutt at school and now they work together on weight control.

Changing habits helps children lose weight

A mother and daughter team who lost weight together reach out to a girl who says she is tired of being overweight.

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Emma Siewert swims butterfly during practice with Tampa Bay Aquatics at Tampa Prep's swimming pool.

Parents need a strong strategy to feed their young athletes

"Food can make a great athlete good, and a good athlete great …," says Noaa Bujanover, an outpatient dietitian at All Children's Hospital. "Nutrition plays a pivotal role in performance."

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Dr. Jaime A. Montes of TGH talks with medical assistant Crystal Salinas about patient scheduling at the Tampa General Medical Group offices at 214 Morrison...

Tampa area hospitals look to suburbs for growth

During the next three years, eastern and southern Hillsborough County residents will witness the arrival of a new hospital and several hospital-owned medical practices, such as a Tampa General Hospital office opened this month in Brandon.

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