obesity

The study shows that around 40% of Kent County youth are overweight or obese

Holland Hospital leaders say now is a critical time for blood donations, a U.P. zoo is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to refuse a case that seeks to expand human rights protections to chimpanzees, and more.

Kent County is releasing its first-ever childhood obesity report, Michigan's Republican Senate Minority Leader is asking for an investigation into the state's Child Development and Care Program, and more.

Kent County is releasing its first-ever childhood obesity report

Can you have a normal BMI and yet still be obese? Do you have to keep track of the food you eat if you’re trying to change your diet? Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko answers these and more listener questions

There are some strange goings on in the weight loss arena, even stranger than before. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives an update and the lowdown on the latest in weight loss on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been recommended as a supplement for prenatal care. But a recent study has concluded that omega-3 supplementation might contribute to obesity in children when taken by the mother in the third trimester. Dr. Chet looks at the study on this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast

The latest numbers are out and we are a more robust country than ever before. 35% of the U.S. is now categorized as obese. Is there anything that can stem the tide? Dr. Chet Zelasko gives you his thoughts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.

The American Association of Pediatrics has new guidelines for treating childhood obesity. Today Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at what the guidelines really say on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

We talk to Jamie Bussel.