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Tag: obesity

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Changing the trajectory of unhealthy eating habits

Dec. 27, 2019 / By Private: Katie Christensen

“About half of all American adults—117 million individuals—have one or more preventable chronic diseases, many of which are related to poor quality eating patterns and physical inactivity.” Wait…half?  Admittedly a […]

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The Obesity Epidemic: It’s time to stop blaming the victim

June 5, 2019 / By Steve Delaronde

The proportion of overweight American adults remained consistent at about 1 in 3 since the 1960s. However, obesity rates have increased nearly three-fold from less than 15 percent in 1960 […]

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AI Talk: Radiology, obesity and birds

March 8, 2019 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

This week’s AI Talk… AI powered solution for Radiology An Israel-based company called Zebra-Med has rolled out its deep learning acute-insights triage solution, which has received CE certification in Europe […]

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The growing obesity epidemic: What to do about outpatient obesity denials?

Nov. 21, 2018 / By Camille Ruiz, RHIA

As I look forward to pulling the turkey out of the oven tomorrow and placing it on the table between the gravy and the green bean casserole, I’m reminded of […]

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Is there a role for health care in helping people make better food choices?

Aug. 5, 2016 / By Steve Delaronde

The link between poor food choices and disease is undeniable.  Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and most cancers have a direct link to the choices we make at the […]