Adult Health

Should States Pay for Nutritional Counseling?

Yesterday, and NPR story covered the fact that Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare, will pay for obese patients to have bariatric surgery, but not for counseling from a dietitian. “That has led some critics to complain that TennCare won’t pay for … Continue reading

The Best Weight-Loss Vacations

There are many choices when it comes to picking a weight-loss vacation. From boot camps to spa retreats, you can have an amazingly diverse range of experiences that will all lead to a leaner you. Although spending a week or … Continue reading

The Dieter’s Guide for Universal Studios

If you’re planning a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando this year, you’re probably looking forward to their Las Vegas-style shows and lightening-speed roller coasters. However, if you’re trying to diet while on vacation, you may have already compiled a … Continue reading

Daily Diet Soda Linked to Heart Attack

Just because a product says “diet” on the label doesn’t mean that it is healthy. So, when you switch from full-sugar soda to diet, it’s not necessarily getting you off scot-free. You may actually be risking stroke or a heart … Continue reading

LAP Bands Approved by FDA for Wider Use

The Food and Drug Administration officially approved use of gastric bands, also known as Lap-Bands, for people with a BMI of 30 or higher and have an obesity-related health problem. The previous regulations only approved the device for people with … Continue reading