Apr 24th, 2007 · Pet medication is a multi-billion-dollar industry with growth potential. Recently, Pfizer announced it was launching a new drug for obese dogs. Is health care for furry friends a new business frontier?
Sep 12th, 2006 · Obesity is becoming a bigger and bigger problem in the United States. An estimated 30 percent of Americans are obese, and the number is going up. But commentator Lori Gottlieb observes that it's getting harder to tell how much weight you've gained -- if you're gauging by your pants size.
May 6th, 2005 · His TV series, Primetime Glick, spoofed celebrity talk shows. Short played Jiminy Glick, the obese, self-absorbed, misinformed host of the fictitious talk show. Glick is now the star of a new film, Jiminy Glick in Lalawood. Martin Short was a cast member on both Saturday Night Live and SCTV. His movies include Father of the Bride, The Three Amigos, and Innerspace. This interview was originally broadcast on Feb. 21, 2002.
Mar 10th, 2005 · NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports on a new "miracle pill" that helps obese people lose weight and keep it off. The drug, called Rimonabant, was developed by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, acts directly on fat cells to prevent weight gain, and also reduces appetite by blocking a "pleasure center" in the brain.
Oct 1st, 2004 · More than 30 percent of children and teenagers are overweight -- and more than 15 percent of those are obese. Many children face serious health issues, such as obesity, asthma and signs of heart disease. In a live broadcast from San Antonio, we look at how these issues are addressed in the state of Texas, and talk about health risks to the child population here.