A new study is being launched to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
July 4th Poses Health Hazards
July 3, 2014 | by
Many people are making plans to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks and outdoor recreation are a part of most July 4th celebrations, but sparklers, rockets and hot temperatures pose very real dangers to adults and children. With so many health hazards out there, it’s no wonder that patient numbers increase over the holiday.
Using Big Data Analytics to Predict Metabolic Syndrome
July 1, 2014 | by
A new study by Aetna’s Innovation Labs and GNS Healthcare uses “big data” analytics to predict patients at risk for metabolic syndrome. Their results show that lowering waist size and blood glucose have the largest health benefits and cause the biggest reduction in medical costs. Regular doctor visits and medication adherence reduces the one-year probability of having metabolic syndrome in nearly 90% of people.
Review Finds Inexpensive Food a Key Factor in Rising Obesity
June 16, 2014 | by
A new review summarizing what is known about economic factors linked to increasing obesity in the United States dispels some widely held beliefs and concludes that cheap food has fueled the obesity epidemic [1].
Vermont Becomes First US State to Require GMO Labeling
May 14, 2014 | by
On May 8th, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law requiring special labels on all foods sold in the state that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The law makes Vermont the first US state to require disclosure GMO disclosure.
