Picture of Health (Except Smoking) -- Doctors Want Obama to Kick Nicotine Habit

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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama hasn't kicked the smoking habit, takes anti-inflammatory medication to relieve chronic tendinitis in his left knee and should eat better to lower his cholesterol, his team of doctors concluded Sunday after the 48-year- old's first medical checkup as commander in chief.

Obama, who has endured an exhausting White House run and yearlong battles with congressional Republicans, was otherwise declared in excellent health and fit for duty.

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Picture of Health (Except Smoking) -- Doctors Want Obama to Kick Nicotine Habit

Navy Capt. Jeffrey Kuhlman, the White House physician, said Obama should stick with "smoking cessation efforts," the use of nic...

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