New York City Enacts Law Banning Discrimination Based on Weight, Height May 30, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law a bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of a...
Re/Insurers, Other Global Businesses Have Stake in New WHO Leader May 19, 2017 By Albertina Torsoli The World Health Organization’s 194 member-states will vote for a new director-general next week, choosing a doctor to lead the...
‘Globesity’ Reaches Pandemic Levels: Aetna International Report March 13, 2017 Urgent action is required to limit the global fallout from rising obesity levels, according to a report published by health...
Poll Says Small Businesses Foster Sedentary Work Environment February 10, 2015 By Don Jergler Workplace wellness doesn’t seem to be all that high on the list for small businesses, where getting employees active and...
Health and Wellness Consultant Peter Mangiola Helps Consumers Maximize Health Insurance Benefits February 3, 2015 By Newswire Health and Wellness Expert Peter Mangiola R.N. MSN Has Launched a New Jersey Consultancy Focused on Helping Consumers Gain Access...
Fired Obese Employees Can Sue for Discrimination: EU Court of Justice December 18, 2014 By Stephanie Bodoni The European Union’s highest court extended discrimination laws to obesity, saying employees in limited situations may be able to sue...
Obesity Linked to Increased Fatigue in the Workplace July 29, 2014 U.S. workplaces may need to consider innovative methods to prevent fatigue from developing in employees who are obese. Based on...
MGIS, Stevens & Lee Launch Malpractice Program for Bariatric Surgeons July 14, 2014 The MGIS Companies and Stevens & Lee have launched Surgi-Protect, a malpractice insurance program designed specifically for bariatric surgeons and...
Report: Obesity Moniker to Impact California Workers’ Comp August 8, 2013 By Don Jergler The recognition of obesity as a disease may have a significant impact on workers’ compensation claims in California, a group...
North Carolina May Shield Firms from Obesity Lawsuits July 11, 2013 North Carolina companies that manufacture, advertise or distribute food could soon have additional legal protections from lawsuits by people claiming...