Monday, November 07, 2005
the cause of obesity
Studies find that obesity harms Americans' financial health, too (The Charlotte Observer)
It's familiar news by now that America's obesity epidemic is both dangerous and costly. Obesity significantly increases the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, and is associated with at least 112,000 deaths a year. The economic impact is equally startling: Obese patients add an estimated billion a year to the nation's medical bill.
Vanilla, Diet Coke lose fizz (The Telegraph)
New York, Nov. 5 (Reuters): Coca-Cola Company on Friday said it would phase out its Vanilla Coke, Vanilla Diet Coke and Diet Coke With Lemon beverages in the United States by end of this year.
Today's recommended sites:
Obesity And Children
Obesity And Depression
Obesity And Diabetes
Obesity And Discrimination
