Nearly one in three children is overweight or obese. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) estimated that nearly 17% of children age 2 – 19 years are obese. According to the Childhood Obesity Foundation in Canada, over 25% of the children are considered overweight or obese. Alarmingly, there is no great concern. No elected official, medical professional or childcare organization has sounded the alarm. The United States has more obesity than any other country.
January 4 – U.S. – Federal Government Gives 100% Tax Credit for Smoke Cessation and Weight Loss. Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or improve your finances, the federal government offers lots of help with New Year’s resolutions through different tax credits.
Many people have gallbladder surgery for digestive pain. Over 1/2 million people in America have their gallbladders removed every year. Contrary to popular belief, the gallbladder is a vital organ that serves an important purpose. The gallbladder releases bile.