Adult Health

CDC Reports Not Enough Veggies for Adults

In an official report released last week  by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it appears that most Americans still aren’t eating enough vegetables, and their consumption of fruits is dropping, as well. The study, conducted via telephone, surveyed … Continue reading

Americans Are Fatter than They Think

It’s been shown that overweight kids underestimate their weight, but fresh research now shows that adults have the same problem. A new study says that 30 percent of overweight Americans think they are a normal, but 70 percent of people … Continue reading

Project Unhealthy on The Doctors

Tune in this Monday, September 13 to the season premiere of The Doctors. On the Season 3 launch, The Doctors are back and better than ever. In Project Unhealthy, see the toll that eating junk food and not exercising takes on … Continue reading

Brain Surgery for Obesity: A Reality

In a follow up to yesterday’s post, I watched the Nightline episode in which Carol Poe’s amazing brain surgery to lose weight was profiled. During the surgery, in which she was awake and responsive, a local anesthetic was applied to … Continue reading