Boomers, Obesity, Dollars – and BUCKAPOUND.

Mike Magee Aging and obesity are two intersecting and compounding megatrends. In the United States, 130 million Americans are either overweight or obese. By 2050, the percentage of U.S. citizens over 65 will reach 20 percent. That’s up from 12 percent today. (1) But the real story is how these two emerging realities play off […]

What Obesity and ED Have In Common: A Medical “Trojan Horse”.

Mike Magee Ten years ago, during the wild first weeks that followed the release of Viagra, the first effective traetment for erectile dysfunction, much of the debate avoided the issue of effectiveness (most agreed it was effective) and focused on the question, “Should insurers reimburse for this treatment?” Two years later, states far and wide […]

Should Food Stamps Fund Poor Health? The Case Against Soda Driven Obesity.

Mike Magee In New York City, the fourth largest city in the world, with 19.7 million people, 1.7 million or nearly 10% of its citizens use food stamps provided by the federal government and funded by public taxes. As part of the war on poverty, citizens have supported the program for a half a century. […]

Should Food Stamps Fund Poor Health? The Case Against Soda Driven Obesity.

The Bob Butler Tribute: Day 9: Aging and Obesity

Aging and Obesity Mike Magee Aging and obesity are two intersecting and compounding megatrends. In the United States, 130 million Americans are either overweight or obese. By 2050, the percentage of U.S. citizens over 65 will reach 20 percent. That’s up from 12 percent today. But the real story is how these two emerging realities […]

Childhood Obesity, the FTC and the FDA

Mike Magee Big problems require thoughtful, integrated solutions. Case in point – childhood obesity. As I describe below in this archival report, you can’t fully address childhood obesity without passing through the doors of the FTC and the FDA. (Continue….)