January 8, 2010
More financial incentives are being offered for weight loss from various sources.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new weight loss trend has taken effect that has motivated many to work to shed unwanted pounds. As reported by TIME, an independent website HealthyWage.com, has joined the ranks of companies who offer their employees rewards for weight loss, and […]
October 8, 2009
A new study suggests pant size may help determine a person’s risks for developing certain cancers.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – New research suggests cancer risks may be assessed by the size of a person’s pants. As reported by Reuters, Dutch researchers have found a possible correlation between pant size and cancer risk […]
August 1, 2009
Some are proposing a soda pop tax to help combat weight related health complications.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Some health officials are recommending a tax on soda pop be implemented to facilitate a slimming down of Americans. As reported by AFP, some have suggested that a tax on the drinks would contribute […]
July 23, 2009
A new study suggests doctors react negatively to obese patients.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A new study suggests that doctors react negatively to obese patients. As reported by Reuters, many physicians in a large healthcare network in New York City were shown by a study to view treating patients who are obese […]
May 1, 2009
A new survey says that workers are snacking more during the current recession.
Wired PR News – Workers are reportedly snacking more during their normal workday amid the current recession. As reported by Reuters, a survey by online job search site, CareerBuilder.com, stated that a number of workers have increased their snacking habits and had complaints […]
March 2, 2009
Health officials call for the adoption of a new diet for the economic crisis.
Wired pr news.com – Russians have reportedly been prescribed a new diet for dealing with the economic crisis. As reported by AFP, the country’s health officials have recommended a back-to-basics diet to counteract years of steady weight gain.
The Federal Consumer Protection Service […]
January 30, 2009
A new study claims obesity can be transferred from person to person like the common cold.
Wired PR News.com – A new study proposes that individuals can catch obesity in the same manner one may catch the common cold. As reported by Live Science, the research links an adenovirus called AD-36 to obesity in some adults.
As […]
January 29, 2009
Ashlee Simpson speaks her mind about reports on sister’s weight gain.
Wired PR News.com – New mom Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has gone on the defensive about recent reports on her sister Jessica Simpson’s weight. As reported by E! Online, the actress and singer took issue with headlines that seemed to belittle Jessica for her purported weight gain. […]
January 6, 2009
Steve Jobs plans to stay on as Apple CEO amidst public concerns about his health.
Wired PR News.com – Steve Jobs has stated there will be no change in CEO, after the recent surfacing of public concerns about his health. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the founder and current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
December 25, 2008
The FDA warns consumers of possible dangers connected to using some diet pills primarily sold online.
Wired PR News.com – The FDA has cautioned against the use of approximately 30 diet pills that are said to contain ingredients not listed on labels that may be harmful to one’s health, as reported by the Associated Press (AP). […]
