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Frequent experiences of racism are associated with a higher risk of obesity among African American women, a new study claims. Scientists found that women who were more frequently victimized for their race, were more likely to be obese.

<p>GRAPEVINE, Texas — Sunday morning worshippers at Fellowship Church used to satisfy their spiritual hunger with God and their growling stomachs with Krispy Kreme doughnuts.</p> <p>Then pastor Ed Young preached a series of sermons on the biblical principle of the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.</p>