Obesity levels in US are grossly underestimated
Boston, MA ?The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. states has been greatly underestimated. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) analyzed data from health surveys, which are used to estimate obesity levels in states. Because people tend to provide incorrect information about their weight and height, especially in telephone surveys, the researchers concluded that estimates of ob...Food Allergies In UK being Grossly Over Estimated
Food Allergies In UK being Grossly Over EstimatedA UK doctor, and a leading expert warned today that the dangers of food allergies in children are being overstated, leading to unnecessary panic. // Professor Allan Clover from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne said there was very little evidence suggesting that the prescription of adrenaline injection kits for conditions like nu...Grossly Overweight Boy Likely to Be Sent into Care
Fighting child obesity has taken a serious turn with the involvement of social services in the case of Connor McCreaddie//, a boy of eight years, who is grossly overweight, above three times the average for his age. The boy is likely to be taken into care, if his diet does not undergo a sea change. He holds a record of breaking four beds and five bicycles due to his weight....