The most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report from the CDC includes the first county-by-county survey of obesity nationwide, and it found that South Carolina has some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

The most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report from the CDC includes the first county-by-county survey of obesity nationwide, and it found that South Carolina has some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

New health statistics show that nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese - much more than other major racial or ethnic groups. And that gap exists in most states.

New health statistics show that nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese - much more than other major racial or ethnic groups. And that gap exists in most states.

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed a bill that will soon require Georgia students to complete an annual fitness test. Supporters are hoping the measure will help combat childhood obesity.

South Carolina’s public employees may have to prove they’re fit but not flabby to avoid a hike in their health insurance premiums under legislation being tweaked to gather support. Tell us if you think obese workers should have to pay more in insurance premiums, in our web poll.

According to MCG researchers, knocking out one gene that contributes to insulin resistance appears to prevent much of the cardiovascular damage typically associated with obesity.

According to MCG researchers, knocking out one gene that contributes to insulin resistance appears to prevent much of the cardiovascular damage typically associated with obesity.

South Carolina has a new record that doesn’t sit well with some: it’s the fifth fattest state in the country. One SC State Senator says that’s a major reason why the cost health care is so high. News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has his controversial plan on how to trim the fat.