Tag: obesity

The Lap-Band: Operation is easy, aftercare is critical

There is one thing clear about Lap-Bands: it is taking care of…

DrTerrySimpson DrTerrySimpson

What If a Whole Country Goes on a Diet?

After reminding us that “One should interpret anything about Cuba, or coming…

JohnCGoodman JohnCGoodman

Fatty Liver Disease: The Cause is Carbohydrates Not Fat

Fried Chicken- a favorite- this nicely prepared by my good friend Dolce…

DrTerrySimpson DrTerrySimpson

Coke and Obesity- a Weight Loss Surgeon’s Perspective

Coca-Cola began advertising about obesity, in a public awareness campaign about how…

DrTerrySimpson DrTerrySimpson

The Overweight Obsession Continues–Wireless HapiFork That Tracks Your Food and “Fork to Face” Rate

This start-up just may not make it.  The HapiFork from China will…

BarbaraDuck BarbaraDuck

Research Uncovers Two Potential Tools in the Obesity Fight

Obesity has become a national health crisis in the United States. Carrying…

KelliCooper KelliCooper

What Thanksgiving Dinner is Going to Do to You…and What You Can Do About It.

   Ok, here is some pre-work for you as you prepare for…

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Weight Loss and Exercise Fail to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes? A Skeptic Scoffs

   TriceratopsPhoto CreditA theme woven throughout the Whistleblower blog is skepticism.  I…

Michael Kirsch Michael Kirsch

Mobile Health Around the Globe: The Cutest Weight-Loss Coach to Hit the US!

 Isn't She Cute?Autom is a weight-loss robot coach who talks to you…

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Fighting Obesity in America: Has Weight Loss Gone Too Far?

   One cannot escape the issue of rising obesity rates in the…

Michael Kirsch Michael Kirsch