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A U.K. city banned new fast food outlets near schools — McDonald's isn't happy
Crain s Chicago Business· 1 day agoA British city has become the latest to implement a clampdown on fast food outlets, banning new establishments near schools and areas with high childhood obesity rates in ...
Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action'
Fox News· 2 days agoYoung people with obesity should receive intensive behavioral counseling, according to the US...
Georgia Ranks 37th in the nation for child and family well-being - Cordele Dispatch
Cordele Dispatch· 1 day agoGeorgia continues to rank in the bottom 10 states in the health. Child poverty, low birthweight, teen death rate, chronic absenteeism are still causes for ...
Ghrelin Paradox: Unlocking New Avenues in Obesity Management
Medscape· 2 days agoGhrelin, the "hunger hormone," plays a key role in driving appetite and weight regain. Could...
Girls are going through puberty much earlier. There may be several reasons why.
National Geographic· 2 days ago“It’s well documented, and it’s a worldwide phenomenon,” says Lisa Swartz Topor, an associate...
Chronic hypertension has soared among pregnant women. Treatment is not keeping pace
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe new study didn’t examine why there has been a rise in chronic high blood pressure among pregnant...
Washington County Moms at Risk: Sharp Rise in Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Uncovered. Dr....
Homenewshere.com· 4 days agoIn this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, DO, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings...
American diets improve, but remain poor for many, Tufts study says
United Press International via Yahoo News· 5 days ago"We have these alarming obesity rates among adults and children, and this report really illustrates...
Hawaii seeing a summer COVID-19 surge
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 days agoFor Kaimuki resident Jan Hayashi, it started with a headache halfway through the workday. Hayashi, 67, went home early on June 3, took a COVID-19 test—and tested positive. Symptoms quickly developed ...
Children, pets at risk in cars in extreme heat | Times News Online
Times News· 3 days agoAs millions of Americans deal with a serious heat wave sweeping across the eastern part of the country, heat index values are predicted in the 100s over the next week. AAA East Central reminds ...