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I haven't linked to any dramatic new studies in the last few days, so I thought I'd give you two. First up is some bad news for fatties:

"People who are overweight have a moderately increased risk of premature death, and people who are obese have a greatly increased risk of premature death," said lead researcher Dr. Michael Leitzmann, an investigator at the National Cancer Institute.

And I know it will cut down considerably on your driving pleasure, but you should probably start paying attention:

Research found that 27 percent of drivers were distracted by breathtaking countryside such as the Lake District while 12 percent said their eyes wandered to admire famous landmarks.

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