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Texas Hospital Won’t Hire Obese Applicants

VICTORIA, Tex. (CBS Houston) – Citizens Medical Center has instituted a policy which requires that all employees have a body mass index of less than 35. The Texas Tribune is reporting that the Victoria...

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Brooks Reacts To Kubiak’s Criticism, Loses 11 Pounds

HOUSTON (CBS Houston) – On Tuesday, Gary Kubiak made it clear that he was not happy with third round draft pick Brandon Brooks’ weight. Officially listed at 6-foot-5 and 346 pounds Brooks is the...

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12 States Now Have High Obesity; Texas No. 10

ATLANTA (AP) — A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates. Overall, more than a third of adults are obese but rates vary by state. The latest figures are based on a 2011...

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Overweight-Only Gym Builds Supportive Atmosphere

DALLAS (AP) — Downsize Fitness is an exclusive health club, evocative of the nation’s trendiest gyms. But there’s a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight. The chain...

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Study: Bullying Begins Before Kids Start School

HOUSTON (CBS Houston) – A new study finds that obese boys are more likely to bully and be bullied than their thinner peers before they even start school. “I was very surprised by how young these kids...

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Study: Any Diet Works If People Stick To It

ATLANTA (CBS Atlanta) – According to a new study, any diet will work if people stick to it. Researchers analyzed data from about 50 different studies, which came to about 7,300 participants. They...

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