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| obese and obesity News+ XML/RSSBy NAAFA NAAFA announces our return to San Francisco for the 2012 National Fundraising Convention and introduces our SUPER EARLYBIRD SPECIAL convention package and hotel pricing. By NAAFA NPR and PIN are looking for input on living in a nation where 1 in 3 people are obese. We encourage people of size to share our message of Equality at Every Size! By Frost & Sullivan Serious side effects of drugs detract from the positive results By Fast Market Research Fast Market Research recommends "Trends in Weight Management 2011" from Business Insights, now available By Middy Blue Obesity rate on adults and children keep on rising. To counter it, GreenBeanBuddy backs up AAP's suggestion of TV diet implementation. By Pam Leinmiller, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer NBC’s hit television show The Biggest Loser® has teamed with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) to create a localized program administered by specially-trained fitness professionals. By Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf Neil Cavuto reportedly "lost it" when debating a lawyer who said he's like to legally kill off Ronald McDonald, just as he helped kill off Joe Camel, as he told his opponent that he (Cavuto) would arrest John Banzhaf if he were in his studio By benny More and More teenagers are opting for weight loss surgery. The benefits of weight loss have in the last two years or three years shown to be quite substantial... By Wess Murray By Popular demand, SHE'S BACK!! It's been almost a year since she's been on the show, and boy what a difference a year makes! She'll be stopping by to tell us what's she's been up, and give us great fat loss and cooking tips, with her usual flair! By Joshua S. Smith Obesity has become a major cause of cancer in the United States. Every year, as more people become obese, cancer rates and deaths increase also. By Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf A salon added a five dollar surcharge to a customer's bill because she was obese, and then banned her from the store. Over 25% are influenced by an applicant's weight when hiring. The rate of obese discrimination has almost doubled - and its legal. By Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf A nail salon in Georgia added a five dollar surcharge to a customer's bill because she was obese, and it's all perfectly legal, and apparently part of a growing trend as we learn more about how much obesity costs everyone, says law professor By Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf The twelfth in a series of fat law suits -- ten of which have been successful, and one which is still in the courts -- is about to be brought against McDonald's, a company which has lost two fat law suits so far, and has failed to dismiss a third By National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance New scholarship will encourage continuing education and research in the field of fat studies, particularly Health At Every Size (HAES) By Lightword Publishing A recent article provides links to free on-line diet plans and programs for achieving fast weight loss, and for fighting causes of childhood obesity. By Lightword Publishing A medical study of two weight loss programs compares results of low carb diets vs low fat diets, and the effect of each diet on mood disorders and quick weight loss. A consumer review reveals best diet plans and best raw food vegetarian diet. By Innovative Medical Products Designed to support bariatric patients with less effort, the De Mayo Hip Positioner® from Innovative Medical Products means that OR personnel don’t have to lift a patient for lateral positioning By BPG Public Relations VLCC to launch Anti Obesity Drive, 18thNov to 18th Dec • Major awareness campaign to include high profile panel discussion on “Discrimination against the Obese” • VLCC campaign to culminate with a Cycle-a-thon By NAAFA NAAFA adds expert in airline passenger rights and public policy to their distinguished board of advisors. By NAAFA NAAFA, a civil rights organization working to end discrimination against people of size, supports the appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin. We believe the discussion of her size and weight regarding her qualifications for the job to be discriminatory. By Maggie Lump, RVT Let's get a handle on pet obesity by promoting healthy and active lifestyles. By BodySculptMD BodysculptMD has added Bio-identical hormones to its offerings to help men and women feel their best and keep off the weight. By SizeNet SizeNet UK has been launched to provide better coverage of obesity and size and self acceptance issues in the United Kingdom. By AFCHA The American Foundation for Children's Health Awareness (AFCHA) offers up simple ways to keep kids healthy. By Pet Doctor Online Ltd Online pet Q&A service www.whydoesmypet.com are urging dog and cat owners to be more health conscious when it comes to their pets lifestyle. The website has launched a campaign to spread awareness on the issue. By Association for Size Diversity and Health Current news and events from experts of Health At Every Size, a weight-neutral approach to good health that focuses on behavior, not BMI. Page:
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