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Feed SubscriptionAmerica’s hatred of fat hurts obesity fight
It may be the nation's last, accepted form of prejudice. But the stigmatization of obesity has repercussions beyond the pain it inflicts on its targets: It threatens to impede efforts to fight the obesity epidemic.
Read More »Panel advises FDA to approve lorcaserin obesity pill
Panel voted 18-4 with one abstention to recommend approval of Arena's lorcaserin, concluding its benefits "outweigh the potential risks when used long term" in overweight and obese people
Read More »"Social jet lag" is a problem for most of us, and it’s fueling the obesity epidemic, study suggests
Researcher estimates two-thirds of the population experiences "social jet lag"
Read More »Truvada for HIV prevention backed by advisory panel, FDA may decide by June
FDA may decide to accept panel's recommendation by June 15; some patients already prescribed Truvada to prevent infection
Read More »Time magazine cover of breastfeeding mom sparks intense debate on "attachment parenting"
Should we be bothered by an image of a mother breastfeeding her 3-year-old son?
Read More »Video: FDA eyes unprecedented HIV prevention drug
The FDA is considering the use of Truvada for healthy people to prevent the contraction of HIV. Dr
Read More »FDA panel backs drug to prevent HIV infection risk
FDA panel backs a drug already being used to treat AIDS patients; Used correctly, it can reduce HIV infection risk in healthy people
Read More »Bill that would help curb drug shortages headed for vote after 15-month delay
Law that would give FDA warning when life-saving drugs run low has languished in Congress; Dr.
Read More »New weight loss drug a step closer to approval
Advisers to government health regulators have recommended that that they approve sales of what would be the first new prescription weight-loss drug in the U.S. in more than a decade, despite concerns over cardiac risks.
Read More »Panel suggests DSM-5 psychiatry manual drops two disorders, keeps new autism definition
Attenuated psychosis syndrome and mixed anxiety depressive disorder should be removed because there were faults with their definitions
Read More »Aimee Copeland "very responsive," but to lose hands and other foot to necrotizing fasciitis, says report
Blog post on University of West Georgia Psychology department website says there's no indication 24-year-old has brain damage, and her lungs are improving
Read More »Up With People – Bringing The World Together
Up with People was founded by J. Blanton Belk in 1965 as a positive voice for young people during a turbulent period in the United States. Its historic path officially began in 1968 when it was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) ...
Read More »Dark chocolate outperforms white chocolate in heart benefits study
Dark chocolate reduced blood sugar, LDL (bad) cholesterol and increased HDL (good) cholesterol
Read More »Scientist claims discovery of "G-spot"structure, other experts unconvinced
Scientist discovers anatomic structure during dissection, other sexual medicine researchers remain unconvinced
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