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closeMedia Coverage of This Article
Posted by PLOS_ONE_Group on 13 Jul 2012 at 22:18 GMT
The following articles represent some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:
Publication: Chicago Sun Times
Title: “Majority of friends overweight? You might be too - Chicago Sun-Times”
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Publication: International Science Times
Title: “Have Heavy Friends? It May Impact Your Waistline - International Science Times”
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Publication: Health Day News
Title: “Heavier Friends Might Widen Your Waistline: Study”
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Publication: Medical Daily
Title: “Study Finds Link Between Friendships and Obesity - Medical Daily”
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Publication: Newswise
Title: “New Evidence for Link Between Obesity and Circle of Friends”
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RE: Media Coverage of This Article
PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 26 Jul 2012 at 15:56 GMT
The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:
Publication: Empow Her
Title: “Can Your Weight Be Influenced By The Company You Keep? - HER Daily ... - Wellness Video by Bailey Mosier”
http://www.empowher.com/w...
Publication: Huffington Post
Title: “5 Ways Your Friends Are Good For Your Health”
http://www.huffingtonpost...
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