Tag: obesity

Beating Acid Reflux Without Meds (Video)

Physicians are increasingly guiding patients with acid reflux in another direction which can alleviate the production of excessive stomach acid...

November 30, 2016

Prescription Diet Meds: What You Should Know

Doctors warn that if you are looking for a long-term weight loss solution, you won’t find it on drug store...

October 3, 2016

Three Ways to Help Your Teen Reverse...

If you are looking for ways to help your teen get healthy, experts say you have more power than you...

September 19, 2016

Roundup: FDA Broadens Warnings Against Mixing Opioids...

The FDA said this week that it is equiring nearly 400 products to carry a "black box warning" focusing on...

September 2, 2016

Top 5 Nutrition and Weight-loss Myths Debunked

Quick-fixes, especially when it comes to nutrition, aren’t always best for your body function and overall health.

September 1, 2016

Roundup: Kids Should Have Less Than 6...

Children and teens from the ages of 2 to 18 should consume no more than 25 grams of "added sugar"...

August 26, 2016

Early Bedtime for Toddlers Linked to Lower...

Can an early bedtime improve your child’s long-term health? For preschool children, there is a connection between bedtime hour and...

August 17, 2016

Roundup: Average American 15-17 Pounds Heavier Than...

These numbers put both the average man and woman in the overweight category, based on the BMI (body mass index)...

August 5, 2016

Roundup: Study Faults Consumer Reviews of Sunscreen...

How reliable are online product reviews for popular sunscreens? Products with glowing reviews don’t necessarily offer the greatest protection from sun...

July 8, 2016

Roundup: FDA Warns of Bleeding Risk From...

The FDA recommends that consumers always read the Drug Facts label carefully when purchasing or taking an OTC product to...

June 10, 2016

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