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Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Alcoholism? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:20:48 +0000

There’s no denying that gastric bypass can be an effective way to treat morbid obesity, but new research suggests the surgery may actually increase the risk of alcoholism, as well. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the study shows that people who have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — where the stomach [...]

Should Supersized Drinks Be Banned? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:33:18 +0000

Last week, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced a proposal which would ban certain sugary drinks over 16 ounces in the city. The plan could become law by the middle of next year. According a new survey of 1,000 adults from Rasmussen Reports, the majority of Americans would not be in favor of a “supersize [...]

Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:37:44 +0000

A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.

Car Companies Working on Bigger Cars for Fat Drivers

Kathy Landin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:28:06 +0000

Don’t worry if your waistline is expanding, because pretty soon, your luxury vehicle will expand with it. Over the last several decades, automakers have had to make cars wider to accommodate the growing heftiness of their customer base, but now, luxury car manufacturers are road-testing the latest fat adaptations of vehicles in a detailed process [...]

Deep-Fried Butter on a Stick a Reality

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:15:33 +0000

When it comes to food at the state fair, there’s one abiding rule that all vendors must adhere to: If you fry it, they will come. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Iowa State Fair’s life size butter cow, Larry Fyfe is offering up a fitting fair treat treat — deep fried butter on a stick.

McDonald's Happy Meals to Get Healthy Makeover

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:36:04 +0000

In an effort to help stave off childhood obesity, McDonald’s announced Monday that its iconic Happy Meals are getting a healthy tune-up.

Traditionally, the meals included a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But starting this fall, a fruit or vegetable will also be in the shiny box.