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Dieting and the overweight child

Your child is overweight. Do you put him on a strict diet? Ban all junk foods? Success depends on using the right approach.

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Schools Planning for New Law Aimed at Childhood Obesity

It's no secret the country has an obesity problem. But Ohio is taking steps to change that, starting with children. Senate Bill 210, which goes into effect Sept. 17, is aimed at addressing a growing need. "All the research shows that more than 70 percent of overweight kids become overweight adults, so the childhood obesity doesn't go away," said Dr. A. Shayesteh, weight loss specialist. "It ...

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"There Is No Childhood Obesity Epidemic"

Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk. And yet the fastest-growing fitness club chain in the world is about to launch a nationwide campaign featuring TV commercials and full-page ads in USA Today and People magazine which declare "There is no childhood obesity epidemic." What's up ...

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ANTIPAF trial shows no reduction in Atrial fibrillation recurrence by ARBs

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting about 7 million people in Europe. It is a progressive chronic disease in which episodes become more frequent and long-lasting over time. Conventional anti-arrhythmic therapy aims at halting progression and reducing symptoms, but the use of most anti-arrhythmic drugs is compromised by severe side effects, such as pro ...

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Number 1 killer

THINK of all the things that can cause the death of a person -- from the simple slip and fall, to accidents, various forms of illnesses and murder.

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