Overweight & Obesity
Mothers, children underestimate obesity in China
Childhood obesity is on the rise in China, and children and parents there tend to underestimate body weight, according to Penn State health policy researchers.
Aug 6, 2012
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Student researches social media usage in healthcare reform
Forest Institute doctoral student Gage Stermensky II recently conducted a study on consumer attitudes towards healthcare reform and the use of social media. More than 1,000 participants from around the US, of various ages, ...
Jul 11, 2012
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Study: Over 100,000 Californians likely to miss out on health care due to language barriers
Language barriers could deter more than 100,000 Californians from enrolling in the Health Benefit Exchange, according to a study released today by the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, the UCLA Center for Health Policy ...
Feb 29, 2012
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From virginity to Viagra
Americans will spend more than $17 billion on Valentine's Day, but far less on programs like sex education for adolescents. The editors of the new book, Sex for Life, From Virginity to Viagra, How Sexuality Changes Throughout ...
Feb 10, 2012
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NY bill would require bachelor's degrees for RNs
(AP) -- New registered nurses would have to earn bachelor's degrees within 10 years to keep working in New York under a bill lawmakers are considering as part of a national push to raise educational standards for nurses, ...
Dec 30, 2011
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Babies and toddlers should learn from play, not screens
The temptation to rely on media screens to entertain babies and toddlers is more appealing than ever, with screens surrounding families at home, in the car, and even at the grocery store. And there is no shortage of media ...
Oct 18, 2011
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Policymakers need better knowledge of obesity-related factors
Policymakers have an important role in limiting obesity because the policies and laws they set can be catalysts for significant change, according to Kansas State University researchers.
May 30, 2011
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