Month: October 2017

New York Post Pharmacist hints some Congress members have Alzheimer’sNew York PostA pharmacist who fills all the scripts for Congress members says he’s given Alzheimer’s drugs to lawmakers — who may be running the country minus their marbles. “At first it’s cool, and then you realize, I’m filling some drugs that are for some pretty … Read more

NPR Obesity In Children And Teens Rose Sharply Worldwide Over Past 4 DecadesNPRIn just over four decades, obesity levels in children and teenagers have risen dramatically worldwide, though that rise has been far from uniform. In a new study published online Tuesday, British researchers and the World Health Organization say those …Global childhood obesity has … Read more

New York Daily News Global childhood obesity has increased over ten-fold in 40 yearsNew York Daily NewsGlobally, 124 million kids aged 5 to 19 years old were considered obese in 2016, up from 11 million in 1975, according to a new study in the medical journal, The Lancet. The study, a collaboration between the Imperial … Read more

Detroit Free Press Jailed mom ‘devastated’ to learn son was vaccinatedDetroit Free PressA 9-year-old boy at the center of vaccine dispute between his divorced parents received four immunizations on Monday, according to court testimony today. The boy’s mother, Rebecca Bredow, 40, of Ferndale, opposed the shots and served five days in the …Michigan mom jailed for … Read more

Washington Post New maps show big divide between the world’s overweight and underweight childrenWashington PostThe weight problems that preoccupy Americans typically are about how to lose weight, not gain it. But a study published in the Lancet on Tuesday night provides a sobering look at how much the relationship children globally have with food and … Read more

Women today have more options than ever before for treating their menopause symptoms, although hormone therapy still ranks as the most effective treatment for debilitating symptoms such as hot flashes. A new study demonstrates, however, that women remain skeptical regarding the safety of hormone therapy and prefer less proven options. View original article Author:

Detroit Free Press Mother who ignored deal to vaccinate son to share custodyABC NewsA Michigan judge has reduced the child custody rights of a woman who was jailed for five days for not following through on an agreement to vaccinate her 9-year-old son. Oakland County Judge Karen McDonald ruled Wednesday that Rebecca Bredow will no …Metro … Read more