How to Fatten Your Wallet on America's Obesity Epidemic

America has a serious weight problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30% of Americans are obese. It's a problem that costs the nation billions and isn't easily solved.

Oct 27, 2009 - Flash - source

Epidemic - (season 1, episode 2)

Dr. Mike's adopted daughter Colleen takes ill during an influenza epidemic, and Sully enlists the healing powers of a local Cheyenne medicine man.

$1.99 - Mar 12, 2009 - 47:11 - Quicktime - source

France tackles childhood obesity epidemic

Oct. 23: Although obesity is less of a public health problem in France than in some other European nations, the country saw childhood obesity levels double during the 1990s. Now, innovative new health... more

Oct. 23: Although obesity is less of a public health problem in France than in some other European nations, the country saw childhood obesity levels double during the 1990s. Now, innovative new health programs are seeing some success in reversing that trend. ITV’s Alex Forrest reports. less

Oct 24, 2009 - Flash - source

Novo Nordisk CEO on Diabetes Epidemic

Diabetes is a global epidemic that presents an estimated $25 billion drug and device market and some predict that number could double over the next several years. Lars Sorensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, t... more

Diabetes is a global epidemic that presents an estimated $25 billion drug and device market and some predict that number could double over the next several years. Lars Sorensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, the world's largest diabetes care company, talks to CNBC's Mike Huckman. less

Nov 14, 2009 - Flash - source

Web Extra: ER Doctor in KY On the Pill Epidemic - (season 3, episode 1)

Overdoses from oxycodone are a regular occurrence in the emergency room of St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

Oct 14, 2009 - 3:53 - Flash - source

Insanity Epidemic - (season 6)

Paranoia takes over when Capt. Stanley learns that the strict battalion commander is scheduled to make an inspection. Two clowns start a fight at an ice-skating rink, and a woman accidentally wounds h... more

Paranoia takes over when Capt. Stanley learns that the strict battalion commander is scheduled to make an inspection. Two clowns start a fight at an ice-skating rink, and a woman accidentally wounds her husband with a nail gun. less

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Novo Nordisk Profits from Diabetes Epidemic

Danish insulin maker Novo Nordisk reported a 44% increase in second-quarter operating profit Thursday and raised its guidance for the full y...

Aug 6, 2009 - Flash - source

$wagg $ociety, An Epidemic!

Nov 13, 2009 - 4:49 - 2,483 - Flash - watch here - source

Summit addresses distracted driving 'epidemic'

Sept. 29: As Congress mulls a federal ban on texting while driving, hundreds of experts and witnesses have gathered to discuss how to prevent the 10,000 deaths thought to be caused each year by driver... more

Sept. 29: As Congress mulls a federal ban on texting while driving, hundreds of experts and witnesses have gathered to discuss how to prevent the 10,000 deaths thought to be caused each year by drivers preoccupied by cell phones, iPods, GPS units and other items. NBC's Tom Costello reports. less

Sep 30, 2009 - Flash - source

CDC: H1N1 virus at epidemic levels

Oct. 13: The Centers for Disease Control says the H1N1 virus has reached epidemic levels. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports.

Oct 14, 2009 - Flash - source