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A new report from the Trust for America's Health finds that Minnesota kids have the lowest rate of obesity in the nation - tying with Utah at just over 23 percent.

Jamie Stang, a nutrition expert at the University of Minnesota, says that obesity rates vary dramatically by region of the country.

Stang says that Minnesota's relatively low rate of childhood obesity is due in large part because our children are more active than those in many other parts of the country.

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Women with diabetes are 85 percent more likely to suffer from depression during or following pregnancy. That's according to research involving more than 50,000 women.

University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mark Pereira was a co-author of the study.

Pereira recommends that pregnant women, especially those with diabetes, consult closely with their doctor to ensure their health and the health of their baby.

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