At last: New obesity drug available
After years with a dearth of anti-obesity drugs, Eisai and Arena Pharmaceuticals just announced that Belviq (locaserin) will be available to patients on June 11. Belviq is a prescription drug that is...
View ArticleAttack on sugary drinks by the NYC Department of Health continues
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) is at it again, seizing any opportunity to promote its obsessive crusade against sugary drinks. Today marks the day when the New York...
View ArticleObesity associated with increased risk of preterm delivery
Previous studies have suggested an association between being overweight or obese during gestation and spontaneous preterm delivery, but that relationship has been unclear until now. A recent study...
View ArticleVoice-activated technology risky while driving
In an attempt to make it safer to stay connected while driving, automakers have developed voice-activated systems that allow drivers to do everything from text to update Facebook pages while driving....
View ArticleMind your own business: IWF to enviros — We agree
A few weeks ago, ACSH was a co-signer of the Culture of Alarmism letter sponsored by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). As you may recall, this letter was intended to counter the efforts of the Safer...
View ArticleHow much sleep do you really need? Probably more than you’re getting
You may want to think about hopping into bed a little earlier tonight. In a column published in The New York Times today, Jane E. Brody discusses the risks associated with not getting enough sleep....
View ArticleAMA declares obesity a disease
Following their annual meeting, the American Medical Association has decided to classify obesity as a disease. This has the potential to affect the way society views obesity, although the influence of...
View ArticleSmoking rates falling among adults in the US
Here’s some good news. A report released Tuesday by the CDC found that the rate of smoking among adults in the United States has fallen to 18 percent. Although the rate of smoking has been falling over...
View ArticleIron supplementation during pregnancy beneficial for baby
According to the CDC, all pregnant women should be taking iron supplements (30 mg/day) throughout their pregnancies to prevent iron deficiency anemia, which is the most common cause of anemia during...
View ArticleFocus on healthy eating, not weight, when talking to teens
As a parent considering talking to a teen about weight control or healthy eating, you may want to stick with the latter. According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of...
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