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»
A study conducted this spring found that the longer your daily commute -- the more time you spend in your car -- the greater the odds you'll become obese. For every extra 30 minutes you drive, you have a 3% greater chance of being ...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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
I would like to address a comment from yesterday. In response to whether FC Now readers trusted corporate America, Chris said, "Yes, because markets generally work, and the companies that survive and thrive are the organizations ...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»
