Article: The Scripps Research Institute, McDonald's(R) Align to Fight Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

Relationship Invests in World's Top Scientists to Create Solutions for Critical Health Issues Affecting Children

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scripps Research Institute and McDonald's today announced a collaboration regarding research and educational initiatives to drive progress toward a solution to childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes. McDonald's will contribute $2 million to The Scripps Research Institute to address these critical health issues facing America's youth.

"More than 13 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight and the number is growing at a critical rate," said Richard A. Lerner, M.D., ...

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