Dr. Natalie Muth, author and expert in childhood obesity, has some advice for parents who want to avoid starting their kids along the road to overweight: [She says that] a common parental practice that could lead to childhood weight gain … Continue reading →
…and or if you’re feeling suicidal, Chili’s Onion String and Crispy Jalapeno Stack would be a good place to start: No, I’m not really recommending it (don’t want to be sued). I was just astounded at the calorie count. Even … Continue reading →
Those who study and/or write about overweight and health are reeling from the news that it seems to be a wee bit healthier to be a wee bit overweight. They’re spinning it for all they’re worth, trying to explain the … Continue reading →
Here are the oldest living identical twins in the world: Looking pretty good, aren’t they—for 103? What’s more, they’re feeling pretty good. They both have all their mental faculties, which in itself is extraordinary. They do not use hearing aids … Continue reading →
Ann Althouse thinks so. When asked by Barbara Walters why he’s so overweight, Christie answered, “If I could figure that out, I’d fix it.” Althouse comments: Then he says it doesn’t mean he’s not capable of serving as President. But, … Continue reading →
Apparently you do outgrow your
Continue reading →This Discover article lays out a fascinating state of affairs: for many diabetes patients, gastric bypass surgery offers what was once thought a pipe dream—a cure. When I first saw this, I figured it was because they lost weight. False. … Continue reading →
I doubt the practice is very popular. I certainly hope it’s not very popular. But it seems that some women are actually having their pinkie toes amputated, or having other toes shortened, in order to fit more easily and painlessly … Continue reading →
It used to be that only the rare person with celiac disease had to eat a gluten-free diet. But lately it’s become all the rage to be sensitive to the stuff. Now, I suppose some people are. And if they … Continue reading →
So, what about the sex lives of cojoined twins? Lest you think I’m just being frivolous and/or sensationalistic, the topic raises perplexing issues of identity and perception. With cojoined twins such as Chang and Eng Bunker, the original “Siamese” twins, … Continue reading →
…for malaria? Perhaps; this sounds very promising. Malaria is still an enormous scourge in Africa, killing millions—especially children—and debilitating many others: According to the World malaria report 2011, there were about 216 million cases of malaria (with an uncertainty range … Continue reading →
That’s the burning question of the day And here I hadn’t even known there was a choice. The only place I’d ever encountered body wash was in the locker room of a gym I used to attend years ago. The … Continue reading →