Obesity Epidemic Day 1

Dr. Norma Nehren has been writing health columns for the Tribune-Star the past few years. She weighs in on the obesity epidemic to follow our series. Read more


Tribune-Star Editor Max Jones weighs in on the epidemic. Read more

COUNTY 'DOES NOT HAVE THE AGGRESSIVE, COORDINATED NATIONAL STRATEGY NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE OBESITY CRISIS'

Downsizing
America

One in five carries around at least 30 extra pounds
Since opening a private practice in Terre Haute in 1986, Dr. Ruben Gonzales has treated hundreds of patients with a wide array of diseases and illnesses. Using his expertise in internal medicine, Gonzales prescribes medication for his patients' high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and sleep apnea. Read more


Tribune-Star Story by Nicole Mullins  -  Graphics by Shaun Hussey

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