September 21, 2012
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
September 21, 2012 Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Thank you. Karl Oestreich, manager enterprise media […]
Tags: CBS This Morning, Chicago Tribune, Chris Norton, concussions, Dr. Donald Hensrud, Dr. Jennifer Roth Maynard, Dr. John Noseworthy, Dr. Michael Jensen, Dr. Michael Joyner, Florida Times-Union, innovation, inventions
July 12, 2012
Skinny Fat: Does This Equinox Ad Go Too Far?
If a fat cell grows and no one can see it, is it still there? A new Equinox ad wants to answer that question for you by causing even more anxiety about your body. The gym’s new ad features a rail-thin, nude model whose torso is hidden behind a red circle asking “Are You Skinny […]
Tags: Equinox, normal weight obesity
February 15, 2010
Women come in all shapes and sizes and the perfect weight depends on the woman. Now the skinny on fat – new research out of the Mayo Clinic says even if you’re thin, you can still be considered obese all because of the amount of fat in your body. It’s called normal weight obesity and affects […]
Tags: normal weight obesity, skinny fat
January 28, 2010
Being thin doesn’t mean you’re slim
The Mayo Clinic study showed that as many as 30 million Americans considered to be of normal weight actually have a high percentage of body fat that puts them at risk for health problems. It’s called ‘normal weight obesity.’ The Times of India, 1/27/2010 Additional coverage: Examiner.com Health.am
Tags: normal weight obesity
January 27, 2010
When Scales Lie: Normal Weight But Still at Risk?
Monika Sumpter did what many women dream of — she set a goal to lose weight and dropped 50 pounds… Sumpter is not alone. As many as 30 million Americans who are considered average weight may actually have what scientists call “normal weight obesity,” according to a recent study by the Mayo Clinic… The […]
Tags: normal weight obesity
January 27, 2010
The Scales Can Lie: Hidden Fat
Can you be normal weight and fat at the same time? That’s the implication of a provocative recent report from the Mayo Clinic, which suggests that fat in your body can get you and your heart into trouble even if you don’t look fat and if the scale tells you you’re healthy. The Mayo […]
Tags: normal weight obesity