Parents often seem to have a blind spot when it comes to their children being overweight or obese, finds a new US study published in “Childhood Obesity”. Most parents seem to perceive their children as having normal weight – when, in fact, obesity among children is rising alarmingly. For the study, researchers at New York Read more about Parents often don’t notice that their children are obese![…]
Many do not get treated About 14% of U.S. adults have alcohol-related problems, according to new data on Americans’ drinking behaviors. The new study, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, looked at the prevalence of drinking issues based on a new definition for alcohol use disorders in the DSM-5 handbook. The new definition classifies problem drinkers as Read more about Alcohol Problems Affect About 33 Million U.S. Adults[…]
Alcohol, at least in moderation, can help the heart, but too much can be toxic. The latest study tells you where to draw the line For decades, there’s been a steady line of literature welcomed by anyone who enjoys a regular drink or two: that moderate drinking can actually protect you from having a Read more about How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? A New Study Has Answers[…]