The Safety Issue of Gastric Bands on Teens

Special report: Targeting teens for gastric bands – Today’s Reuters Pal had previously raised her concerns with hospital officials, complaining — to no avail — about the lack of care given after surgery and incomplete or inaccurate medical forms that were taken prior to surgery. She was fired weeks after hospital authorities learned she had…

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How to Cut Calories in One Simple Step

To Cut Calories, Eat Slowly For ages, mothers have admonished children at the dinner table to slow down and chew their food. Apparently, they’re onto something. Researchers have found evidence over the years that when people wolf their food, they end up consuming more calories than they would at a slower pace. One reason is…

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