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Gov. Rick Snyder plans to direct doctors in Michigan to begin monitoring the body weight of their young patients and provide the data to a new state registry, in one of the most extensive government efforts to address the growing problem of pediatric obesity, the Associated Press has learned.

The production and sale of counterfeit drugs is a growing problem around the world. Susan Koeppen reports on an investigation into counterfeit drugs and what consumers should avoid when buying prescription drugs.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Pro golfer Notah Begay III says he's dedicated to reversing the growing problem of diabetes among Native American youth.

The folks behind the TED conference have a theory that ads don't have to be annoying; they can, if done well, be compelling enough to spur viewers to share them with friends. This week, TED announced the 10 winners of its Ads Worth Spreading challenge, which asked entrants to create ads that "raise the bar, elevate the craft and invent new forms of engagement, both online and in general." The winning ads range in length from 30 seconds to over 5 minutes, and come from notable ad agencies like Wieden + Kennedy and Ogilvy, as well as lesser-known shops like Venables Bell & Partners and Legs Media