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Red Light Cameras Save Lives
Most people don’t like them. Privacy advocates abhor them. But really, how…
Kids, Energy Drinks Don’t Mix
Energy drinks represent the fastest growing segment of beverage sales in the…
Hand Hygiene Monitoring in Hospitals
At my last hospital, we struggled to find effective and efficient ways…
Exercise a Brain-Booster for the Elderly
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes…and it…
Obesity – A Disease?
Researchers now recognize that obesity does not simply result from willful overeating…
Cut Medicaid?
The legislative conundrum Wisconsin finds itself in is having repercussions nationwide, as…
The Elephant in the Room: Discussing Obesity with the Doctor
From the Wall Street Journal (Doctors Should Discuss Obesity With Patients): Patients…
Do We Have It All Wrong About Obesity?
Do obese people generate costs for other people? Mainly not, according to…
