Just how bad is the obesity epidemic? On Monday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommended that all U.S. adults be screened for obesity during our annual checkups. That’s not good. More info in TIME Magazine here. During a recent media story, an OHSU doctor reminded me about how the obesity issue is steamrolling through the US. He showed me this series of maps below, courtesy the CDC. Note: Dark blue, yellow and red= … Read More
I spotted this interesting post earlier today: You can read the full post here. It mentions data noted at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center. Whether the cause is chemicals or something else, the post certainly highlights the fact that weight gain is a complex issue…really complex. It’s not just a matter of calories in, calories out. Least year on our radio show on KXL, we talked about the obesity epidemic … Read More
I tripped across an interesting news item today from the Associated Press. Read the full article here. Here’s an excerpt from the news story: For nearly a century, scientists have struggled to make a diet pill that helps people lose weight without side effects that range from embarrassing digestive issues to dangerous heart problems. Earlier this week, a government panel recommended the FDA approve the latest diet drug Qnexa. The recommendation raises hopes that the … Read More
Today, OHSU is excited to announce a $25 million philanthropic partnership with Bob and Charlee Moore to confront poor nutrition—widely considered the greatest contributor to the rise of chronic disease. Bob and Charlee are founders of Oregon-based Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, and their passion for better health through wholesome foods aligns naturally with OHSU’s mission of improving health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond. Their $25 million commitment, the fourth largest in … Read More
While having a meal with the kids this past weekend, I spotted this list of ingredients on a “Honey Sauce” packet – where honey is #4 in the list of ingredients. (none of us ate this by the way) The fructose-heavy food reminded me of some recent news from OHSU explaining how the brain reacts differently to the popular ingredient when compared to other sugars. Here’s the release: … Read More
I just spotted a really troubling headline: (See the full story here) According to a new series of reports in the medical journal The Lancet , researchers: Project 65 million more obese adults in the USA by 2030 This will cause an additional 6 to 8.5 million cases of diabetes It will lead to 5.7 to 7.3 million cases of heart disease and stroke It will create 492,000 to 669,000 additional cases of cancer It will … Read More
