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Obesity is America’s Greatest Threat

by Dr. Kal
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Obesity might be America’s greatest threat overall. As America competes in a global market place, the obesity associated cost are and will continue to be a threat to every aspect of American life.

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The Rising Cost of America’s Obesity

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A recent study estimates that obesity and obesity related diseases will cost America over 340 billion dollars annually in the next 10 years.

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Weight Loss Surgery for Teenagers

by Dr. Kal
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Three articles about childhood obesity. 1. Weight Loss Surgery for Teenagers 2. It’s Cookie Monster’s Fault 3. Healthy Schools Program

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The Obesity Alibi

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Post discusses a man accused of murder who defense is that he is too fat to be the killer.

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Sleep Is Important

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The post discusses two recent sleep studies that show that Americans are not getting enough sleep and sleep deprived children are smaller if they sleep more hours on holidays and weekends.

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New Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction

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Stenting For Erectile Dysfunction
The author in this article discusses a new study being conducted by medical technology company Medtronic.  The study is on a new therapy for erectile dysfunction.  Medtronic is attempting to treat erectile dysfunction similar to how coronary artery disease is treated.  They are attempting to use stents to open up the blocked [...]

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The Osteoarthritis Epidemic

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The author in this article discusses the future osteoarthritis epidemic.
The Future
Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory joint disease that has its greatest effects on the hip and knee joints.  These joints are affected most because they are your weight bearing joints.  As our population grows bigger, we are forcing these joints to bear more weight.  This will [...]

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Cereal Killers

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Source: USA Today
A new study has been completed by researchers at Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.  The study shows that most of the cereals targeted to children are unhealthy.  Most of these cereals are high in sugar and sodium and low in fiber.
Glycemic Index
When compared to cereals advertised to adults, cereals [...]

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