New Numbers: The Risks Of Excess Weight

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Study: Even a few extra pounds is risky

By ALICIA CHANG, AP Science Writer

53 minutes ago

Being a little overweight can kill you, according to

new research that leaves little room for denial that a

few extra pounds is harmful. Baby boomers who were

even just a tad pudgy were more likely to die

prematurely than those who were at a healthy weight,

U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.