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Hospitals super-sizing equipment for obese patients

Health-care facilities are making accommodations to take care of their heaviest patients.

 

UK doc survey: Deny treatment to smokers, obese

Deny Healthcare to Smokers and Obese

A majority of doctors in a United Kingdom survey supported measures to deny non-emergency medical services to smokers and the obese, The Observer newspaper reported Sunday.

 

Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings.

Senh: Is this even legal? Isn't this discrimination? Sure, it'll probably force some people smoke less or watch their weight, but still.

 

Study: Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030

The number of obese people in the U.S. is projected to double by 2030 contributing to soaring health costs.

 

Smoking, obesity why US lifespans lag a bit

Smoking, obesity why US lifespans lag a bit

The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation yet has worse life expectancy than many - and a new report blames smoking and obesity....

 

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