diabetes
Diabetes-Related Deaths Hit All-Time High In NYC
The city Health Department said Monday that the disease was the underlying or a contributing cause of 5,695 deaths in 2011. That’s about 160 more such deaths than in 2010 and 1,260 more than in 1990.
New NYC Ad Campaign Targets Sweetened Teas, Fruit Drinks
The American Beverage Association says the ads oversimplify the causes of obesity.
Police: Haverstraw Murder Suspect May Still Be Alive
Haverstraw police now think the Stony Point man who allegedly killed his daughter-in-law last September and fled into Harriman State Park, could still be alive.
Eye On New York: Sandy Recovery, Eye On Broadway, Mouth Off To Montone And More
In an Eye On Broadway, CBS 2′s Dana Tyler took a look at “Kinky Boots,” which leads the Tony Awards nominations with 13 nods.
Sherri Shepherd Talks Healthy Living On The Couch
Comedian and TV host Sherri Shepherd has made some lifesaving changes to her diet. We’ve seen her on Dancing with the Stars and on her self-titled TV comedy show, Sherri, on the Lifetime Network. She’s looking great these days — and she joined us on The Couch to tell us about her married life.
Health Department Issues Warning After Alarming Diabetes Study
In the wake of a new study showing that more than 10 percent of New York City adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued some reminders for control and prevention.
Study: More Than 10 Percent Of NYC Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes
An estimated 650,000 adult residents city-wide were diagnosed with the disease in 2011, the health department said.
American Idol Judge Randy Jackson On American Idol, Type II Diabetes Diagnosis
Randy Jackson has been with American Idol from the very beginning, but after a huge shakeup there, is he sticking around? He joined us on The Couch to clear things up – he also chatted about Fashion Week, and some very important health issues.
Could Your Commute Kill You? New Study Examines The Health Effects
The study by Washington University in St. Louis found the commutes take people away from exercise and lead to conditions that are strong predictors of diabetes, obesity and some cancers.
Overweight Man Speaks Out Against Photoshopped Image; Mayor Defends It
An overweight man who unwittingly became an amputee in advertisements that New York City is posting to warn against diabetes says he’s worried the ads might hurt his acting career.
NYC Health Department Defends Using Photoshopped Amputee In Anti-Obesity Ad
The issue came to light following a story in the New York Times that reported the man, whose face is obscured in the ad, is actually a model who posed for a stock photo.
Bloomberg Defends New Anti-Obesity Campaign: ‘Do You Wanna Have People Lose Their Legs?’
The New York City health department has declared war on oversized restaurant portions, going after the food industry in a subway ad campaign.
Empire State Building Going Purple For World Prematurity Day
Each year, a half million babies in the U.S. are born premature.
Bloomberg Hands Out Apples In Queens To Celebrate Food Day; Communal Table In Times Square
The goal of the nationwide celebration is to focus on eating healthy food. Apples are touted as an easy and inexpensive way to eat better.
Marlboro Podiatrist Blames Verizon Strike For Lack Of Business
Fran Cohen says her husband’s podiatry business in New Jersey has been grinding to a halt since Monday when callers received a message that their phone lines have been disconnected.
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