Tag: diabetes
Call to Replace BMI with More Accurate Predictions of Disease
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine point out that the body mass index (BMI), based on the weight and height, is not an...
National Healthcare Debate Rages On
The media and all of its pundits have heavily debated the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on the Affordable Health Care Act...
Diabetes Could Pose Major Health Threat to Future Generations
Nearly 1 in 4 American adolescents may be on the verge of developing Type 2 diabetes or could already be diabetic, representing a sharp...
Harsh Childhood Obesity Ads: Effective or Stigmatizing?
A new, in-your-face ad campaign in Georgia against childhood obesity is sparking controversy among health experts.
The ads feature overweight children along with blunt messages...
Sleep: Essential for Mental and Physical Health
Some people believe sleep allows the body to become dormant and inactive. To the contrary, researchers have determined that sleep is a dynamic process,...
