obesity

Austin Brown, Brian Kliszczewicz, and Bob Buresh

Health Care November 20, 2024

Kennesaw State researchers take big steps in obesity research with NIH grant

Photo above: researchers Austin Brown, Brian Kliszczewicz, and Bob Buresh photographed by Darnell Wilburn Jr. [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

a shaker of salt and a glass of water on a wooden table

Food and Nutrition August 25, 2022

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

By Richard Johnson, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how…

Health Care May 24, 2022

‘Almost Like Malpractice’: To Shed Bias, Doctors Get Schooled to Look Beyond Obesity

Lauren SausserMay 24, 2022 When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits. The question seemed irrelevant,…

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Cobb County November 21, 2024

14-year-old arrested in connection with Allatoona High hoax call that triggered lockdown

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that a 14-year-old male student was arrested and charged following a hoax that triggered a…

Uncategorized November 21, 2024

Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35s

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin announced in a press release that Romania plans to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft…

Music November 21, 2024

Marietta-based GSO announces its Holiday Pops concert

Photo courtesy of Georgia Symphony Orchestra The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra released the following announcement about its upcoming Holiday Pops concert: Georgia Symphony Orchestra Continues a Treasured Marietta Holiday Tradition…

Justice November 21, 2024

Three judges appointed to Cobb Magistrate Court

Cobb Chief Magistrate Brendan Murphy announced the appointment of three magistrate judges to the bench. Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson were appointed and Murphy re-appointed Judge Jennifer Inmon to serve…

Product recalls November 21, 2024

167,277 pounds of ground beef products recalled for possible E Coli contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated…

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obesity

Kennesaw State researchers take big steps in obesity research with NIH grant

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

‘Almost Like Malpractice’: To Shed Bias, Doctors Get Schooled to Look Beyond Obesity