Obesity linked to higher MS risk in teenage girls
By Nurse.com News
Being obese may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in children and teenage girls, according to a study.
Researchers with the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation in Pasadena, Calif., identified 75 children and adolescents diagnosed with pediatric MS between ages 2 and 18, and obtained body mass index scores from before symptoms appeared.
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FDA approves new drugs for patients with diabetes
February 01, 2013
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved three related products for use with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes: Nesina (...
Analysis: Health pros must not spread obesity myths
January 31, 2013
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Myths about obesity lead to poor policy decisions, inaccurate public health recommendations and wasted resources, according to an analysis by an international team of...
Survey respondents: Obesity an urgent problem
January 07, 2013
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The American public views obesity as a serious health problem and but may be unaware of ways in which it is linked to certain other health issues. ...
Study: Overweight people have lower risk of death
January 02, 2013
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Relative to normal weight, overall obesity and higher levels of obesity were associated with a significantly higher all-cause risk of death, but being overweight was associated...
American Life Expectancy:
A Call to Action for Nurses
by Martha Tice MS, RN, ACHPN, Clinical Nursing Editorial Director, Nurse.com
“Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries.” It was hard to miss the message from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine report, published earlier this month. The headline was everywhere, including Nurse.com.
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Adult Obesity in the United States:
A Growing Epidemic | CE601
by Cathy S. Birn, RN, MA, CGRN, CNOR
The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses and other healthcare professionals with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the United States. After studying the information presented here, participants will be able to define adult obesity and describe the contributing factors; discuss the health and economic consequences of adult obesity; and describe treatment options and coping methodologies.
The Science Behind Healthy Weight Loss
by Edward Abramson, PhD
This webinar provides strategies to help you and your patients understand how to lose weight effectively and safely, without the need for crash or fad dieting, headaches or grumbling stomachs.
Chronic Illness and Malnutrition:
A Dangerous Combination
by Ellen Chow, RD, MS, CSSD, CD
A normal, healthy person has basic nutritional needs that, if not met, can cause health problems. Now throw in diabetes, heart disease and gastrointestinal illness, and the demands dramatically change. This webinar focuses on nutrition in patients with chronic illness, and how hunger and malnutrition can exacerbate and severely compromise the health and well-being of patients with pre-existing health conditions.
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity:
What’s Our Plan?
by Robert Pretlow, MD
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The effects of this obesity epidemic have immediate and long-term health consequences, and require action on the part of multiple stakeholders. This webinar focuses on childhood obesity and America's plan to ensure its children have healthy, long lives.
The Plant-Based Diet: Why It Works
by T. Colin Campbell, PhD
Studies have shown that a plant and whole-grain diet can provide nearly all a meat-based diet can with fewer health issues. Tune in to this webinar to find out more about the groundbreaking research and how to help motivate patients to incorporate more plants into their diet.
Celebrating National Nurses Week with' The American Nurse'
May 08, 2013
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The week of May 6 through 12 is designated as National Nurses Week. During this time, the American Nurses Association (ANA) calls on the nation to recognize registered nurses...
Appreciation Weeks Highlight Role of Nurse Educators
May 06, 2013
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This year, May 6 - 12 honors two professions that impact Americans across the lifespan. Through National Nurses Week and National Teacher Appreciation Week, we are especially...
Student Spotlight: Jessica Kayser
April 09, 2013
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It is simple to navigate, and the rare issues I have had were dealt with quickly by student support. It is organized and efficient, and it has... ...
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A Dangerous Game: Student Athletes and Head Trauma
Approximately half of those hospitalized for a sports-related head injury are age 24 or younger. This infographic outlines the challenges associated with diagnosing concussions and other injuries, and how parents, coaches and health professionals all can assist in preventing serious injury.
Spotlight on Men's Health
Increasing awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys is an important topic year-round. This infographic lays out current statistics about the state of men's health in the U.S., as well as ways we can all work to improve it.
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