In a new survey, "Consumer Reports" found that McDonald's ranked lowest on a list of fast food burger joints, outscored by Wendy's and Burger King, and trounced by In-N-Out and Five Guys.READ»
On the afternoon of July 6, 1999, Dr. Richard Jackson was summoned to the office of his boss, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jackson was then the head of the CDC's National Center for Environmental ...READ»
Why are kids fat? Toys. Or that's one logical takeaway from a proposal by the Santa Clara County (California) Board of Supervisors. They want to ban Happy Meal toys and other promotions that attract children to high-calorie, ...READ»
Research data uncovered by SustainableVirtualBiZ.com shows two-thirds (66%) of American adults are either overweight or obese, and childhood obesity is triple what it was a generation ago. Most experts now recognize obesity as a ...READ»
For the past 26 years, Gary Hirshberg and his organic yogurt empire known as Stonyfield Farm have been teaching consumers—and businesses—that sustainable living isn't only healthy, but profitable.READ»
Smoking apologists unite! Finally, there is another thing that people are putting into their bodies that will cause just as much damage. It's called food. And too much of it leads to obesity. The bad news: If you are thinking of ever ...READ»
This week on TreeHugger: Could Americans really be convinced to stop using toilet paper? The brains behind a brand new, mass market-ready bidet is betting they are. Also, a 48-year old blogger has gone 9 years without spending a cent, and a new solar skin lights up Taiwan.READ»
Each year, the average American eats 16 pounds of fries, 23 pounds of pizza, and 26 pounds of candy. Let's just say the CDC may have bittenoff more than it can chew with this inaugural conference dedicated to combating the obesity ...READ»
Bergen County dentist and gum disease specialist, Dr Sultan Sherzoy, warns the general public about serious health conditions that could ensue as a result of neglected gum disease.READ»
If you live a life of moderation, don't over indulge in drugs or alcohol, aren't morbidly obese, etc., chances are you'll be rubber-stamped for a health insurance policy.READ»
A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that a ban on fast food advertising during children's programming would reduce obesity rates in America's youth by 14-18%.READ»
Living a healthful lifestyle pays big dividends in one’s well being- Wellness Works!!
It is said that one’s mental health comes from a balance of love, work, and play in one’s life. Have you gotten out your balance ...READ»
For the following diseases, the United States Preventive Services
Task Force states that there are effective screening tests and that
people should get them.
Cervical cancer: The task force strongly recommends
screening for ...READ»
Quite a few headlines about nutrition have cropped up in the past week and a half. Although the battle against obesity still rages on, a federal judge struck down New York City's requirement that restaurants, including chains like ...READ»
When the scientific study hit the wires recently establishing that obesity spreads virally across large "social networks," I figured that science was simply appropriating a popular cyberspace term.
After all, if obesity could spread ...READ»
It's undeniable: the United States is carrying around some pretty heavy baggage. And I don't mean just as a consequence of its political decisions over the last few years.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...READ»
