something to chew on

Too Fat to Graduate.

Graduation Cake.

Last week CNN reported on a Pennsyvania school's too-fat-to-graduate rule which has quickly gained international attention.  That's right.  If students at Lincoln University have a body mass index of 30 or above, reflective of obesity, they must take a fitness course which meets three hours per week. Those who do not complete the class cannot graduate.  It's that simple.  Or is it?  For the full story go here.

Submitted by lisa on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 10:53am
tags:

Slim Fast Recall.

Calling all Slim Fast consumers: your body has been recalled.  On no wait, not yet - right now it's just that your product has been recalled.  That's right - 10 million cans of the ready-made shake by Slim Fast have just been recalled due to "possible bacterial contamination."  

For the full story go here: http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/04/news/companies/Unilever_Slim_Fast_recall...

Submitted by lisa on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 7:32pm
tags:

Mammogram Controversy.

Radiation warning symbol.

You've probably heard most of it by now.  The breast cancer screening recommendations provided by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force have been quite controversal.  You can read the full report at: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/USpstf/uspsbrca.htm

The highlights:

Submitted by lisa on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 4:30pm
tags:

Health Care Reform I Understand!

This weekend the House of Representatives passed the health care reform bill; the landmark debate of 2009.  Now it's time for the Senate to decide.  Whether or not you agree or disagree with the bill, there is one thing we can all agree on: our health and the health of our families are the most important things in our lives.

Submitted by lisa on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 7:52pm
tags:
Syndicate content
Powered by Drupal, an open source content management system