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Too Many Doctors Can Hurt a Patient in ‘Bystander Effect’
ABC: An acutely ill man with mysterious symptoms — a nasty rash, kidney and lung failure — was admitted to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was treated by 40 of its finest doctors. But because
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Cheese And Raw Veggies May Be Antidote To Kids’ Mindless Eating
NPR: It’s hard to eat just one potato chip. The salt, the fat, the crunch — no wonder we mindlessly munch away, especially if we’re parked in front of the TV. … But here’s what
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Finding good health info online
Fox News: We’re becoming a nation of DIY doctors: A whopping 80 percent of Internet users have turned to the Web for health help, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. “We take
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Craving an Ice-Cream Fix
The New York Times: The notion that food can be addictive has been debated for some time and largely rejected by both nutrition and addiction researchers. But this spring, the secretary of health, Kathleen Sebelius
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‘Power Punch Broccoli’? New Names Spice Up Veggies
ABC: Forget plain old carrots and boring broccoli. Rebranding these veggies as “X-ray Vision Carrots” or “Power Punch Broccoli” helps more kids eat healthy at school, according to a new study. The study, published in
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What Role Should Government Play in Combating Obesity?
The Wall Street Journal: Should the government tell you what size soda you can drink? New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems to think so. He has pushed through a ban on the sale of
