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FDA Proposes Changes For Tanning Beds
The federal government now wants stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds and more oversight.
Officials Say Lack Of Sleep Is Dangerous To Health
The Centers for Disease Control is now calling not getting enough sleep “a public health epidemic.”
Survey Shows Dental Care Experience Depends On Income
ATLANTA (WAOK) – A new study indicates a link between income and dental care. According to a new American Dental Association poll, 70-percent of adults with an annual income of at least 30-thousand dollars have […]
Confessions of an Ex-Beauty Queen: Swimsuit Season
If you’re as devoted as I have been to getting ready for swimsuit season, your efforts likely include skimming articles featuring workouts that seem impossible, diets that seem unattainable and models that are just too […]
Surgeon General To Discuss Physical, Fiscal Health
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) – The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health. Surgeon General […]
CNN’s Zoraida Sambolin Is Getting Mastectomy
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) – CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer and is getting a double mastectomy. Sambolin, who anchors CNN’s “Early Start” morning show, talked about her condition on the show Tuesday while […]
HHS Secretary Announces Plan To Help Uninsured Get Covered
WASHINGTON (WAOK) – Uninsured Americans are getting help from the federal government to get health coverage. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is announcing new funding to help the uninsured to enroll in new […]
Study: Texting And Driving Leading Cause Of Death For Teens
ATLANTA (WAOK) – A new study shows texting and driving is now the leading cause of death among teens, surpassing drinking and driving. A report issued by Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York estimates […]
Coke Goes Global With Anti-Obesity Push
Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world.
Body Image Issues Put A Damper On Summer Fun
ATLANTA (WAOK) – The rapidly approaching summertime isn’t leaving everyone in a sunny disposition. Nearly half of the respondents in a new Anytime Fitness poll say they aren’t looking forward to donning beachwear or skimpy […]
