Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Avatars helping women lose weight 
Avatars helping women lose weight
A recent study finds that watching a video avatar model weight-loss behaviors may help some women shed unwanted pounds.
AMA votes to lift lifetime ban on gay blood donors 
AMA votes to lift lifetime ban on gay blood donors
In the past week, the American Medical Association has made headlines with some key votes, including the reversal of a decades-long policy banning gay men from donating blood.
Why some people engage in ‘doctor shopping’ 
Why some people engage in ‘doctor shopping’
New research shows that a growing number of obese patients are “doctor shopping” in hopes of finding an understanding physician.
6 things you should know about sports drinks 
6 things you should know about sports drinks
Kids and teens all over the country are quenching their thirst by downing record amounts of sports and energy drinks. But are they good for your child’s health?
Obesity declared a disease by doctors 
Obesity declared a disease by doctors
The American Medical Association voted this week to officially recognize obesity as a disease. So what does this mean?
Dangers of sleep apnea on your heart  Featured
Dangers of sleep apnea on your heart
A recent study highlights the risks of obstructive sleep apnea and its effects on the heart. Get the details.
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom 
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom
A recent study links bedroom TVs to obesity in children.