An increasing number of Americans are unable to get full medical care because they are too obese to fit into scanners or their fat is too dense for X-rays or sound waves to penetrate, research by radiologists suggests.
With 64 per cent of the population overweight, the problem is worsening, Raul Uppot, a radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, said.
(Via Aberrant News.)
"A stunning survey of the latest evidence for intelligent life on Mars. Mac Tonnies brings a thoughtful, balanced and highly accessible approach to one of the most fascinating enigmas of our time."
--Herbie Brennan, author of Martian Genesis and The Atlantis Enigma
"Tonnies drops all predetermined opinions about Mars, and asks us to do the same."
--Greg Bishop, author of Project Beta
"I highly recommend the book for anyone interested in the search for extra-terrestrial artifacts, and the political intrigues that invariably accompany it."
--David Jinks, author of The Monkey and the Tetrahredron
"Mac Tonnies goes where NASA fears to tread and he goes first class."
--Peter Gersten, former Director of Citizens Against UFO Secrecy
And don't miss...
(Includes my essay "The Ancients Are Watching.")
Join the Posthuman Blues Geographical Matrix!
7 comments:
The "fat slob epidemic" is uniquely American -- and is as telling about our cultural values as our dietary habits.
"Supersize." "Extreme." "Biggie."
What's a minimalist to do?
I've been noticing that there are fewer obese children than I've seen in the past few years, so perhaps there's hope.
I've been noticing that there are fewer obese children than I've seen in the past few years
I see 'em all the time here in the Midwest. Another form of child abuse, in my opinion.
Another form of child abuse, in my opinion.
Well, I think the word "abuse" has been watered down by overuse, but I agree with your sentiment. I'd call it neglect, instead. Abuse would be tying them up and force-feeding them into obesity.
WMB--
I haven't been in a Wal-Mart in years. Too depressing.
or their fat is too dense for X-rays or sound waves to penetrate
Holee Shit.
Post a Comment