A recent post regarding trans fats and how to read the Nutrition Facts Panel has become quite popular. The purpose of using the NFP in t...
Are we PREPPED for PrEP?
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV to prevent transmission of disease. Recent studies have demonstrated that a combination me...
Sharing a Healthy Plate
Last night I attended a small gathering of doctorate students in Public Health at my university. We had a pot luck appetizer theme and I...
Does a BMI number cause Breast Cancer Death?
The headlines read that obesity increases the risk of cancer recurrence and death in women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The act...
Circumsicing Babies
The focus of this blog has included the application of research to real life and evaluating headlines that are in response to research. ...
Odds and Ends
I think the Odds and Ends post may be retiring. This pains me because at least two of my dearest friends seem to like them most of all. ...
North Carolina Education Lottery and Obesity
North Carolina, like many states with soaring obesity rates, has a statewide obesity prevention program. It is called Eat Smart Move Mor...
Product Line - Label Alert
I wish this post were an update on national menu labeling or standardized front of pack product labeling, but it is not. I am still unaw...
GSK and Alli Lose - YOU Don't
And that is the problem. People who use the over the counter weight loss pill, Alli, do not lose weight. I often take a look at phar...
Why I Keep Loving Weight Watchers
The first page of the search results below will link you to 4 previous posts that address the importance of moving your body (being acti...
Boston Market a Plus and a Minus
The restaurant chain, Boston Market, has committed to reducing sodium availability at their stores. Literally. They will not put salt s...
The Unskinny Truth
You may have heard of a line of cocktails referred to as Skinnygirl. Well there is nothing skinny about the drinks and treats that are d...
Odds and Ends
F as in Fat The 2012 report from RWJF and the Trust for America's Health will be released soon. This week a press update offered news ...
The Cooper Institute
The Cooper Institute in Dallas Texas is many things. In fact, its name has been expanded to include Cancer Prevention and Research. Th...
Another Choice for Smokers
With Australia on the books and the UK likely to follow, smokers now have label options among their choices. Actually, it is not going t...
Hepatitis C - A test worth taking?
In this recent post , I introduced the concern raised by the CDC and other health officials regarding possible undiagnosed cases of hepa...
The Physical Limits You Create
There are a few people in my family who are active and of healthy weights. But I suspect that about 70% of my extended family is as overwe...
Beautify Your Hands with Fake Nails
Besides facial, appearance of nails must also be considered for women. One of them is using fake nails. People often call this acrylic nails...
Your Numbers - Your Risks
Before we move on to another topic, I want to assure myself that the information I shared with you yesterday made some kind of impact. fr...
Trans fats, food labels and your health
In 2008, Howlett et al published the results of a study that described several problems with regard to the public's understanding of ...
Odds and Ends
Water Conservation - Beverage Heroes? A story from the Associated Press (AP) caught my attention yesterday. It was published in many pape...