Monthly Archives: July 2007

Nutrition Education Has Little Impact On Kids

Recently, the Associated Press reported that nutrition education has little impact on kids and their poor eating habits. Despite federal spending of over $1 billion on these programs this year alone, the childhood obesity epidemic continues to grow. Does anyone … Continue reading →

Is Your Doctor’s Gift Of Gab Hurting Your Health?

Some doctors try to establish a more personal relationship with you by talking about themselves, their own health problems, their family members, even their political beliefs. Could their good intentions be bad medicine?

Chocolate Reduces Blood Pressure—Why I’m Not Impressed

According to a new study, just 30 calories a day of dark chocolate will lower your blood pressure by a couple of points without weight gain. That’s about one Hershey’s Kiss a day. I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s … Continue reading →

Snip A Nerve, Lose Weight?

If you’re not fat enough to qualify for today’s surgery options — or you’re too scared — an old ulcer operation may help you to control hunger and lose weight.

Fat Shaping Could Change The Face Of Obesity

Using non-toxic chemical injections, scientists have discovered how to remove fat from one part of the body and grow it in another. This could revolutionize cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. It may also help to control diseases associated with obesity. And … Continue reading →