Study: Cultural Influences Discourage Asian-American Women From Seeking Help With Eating Disorders
The lead researcher also said that most studies focus on white women so there is a stereotype that Asian-American women don't struggle with eating disorders at the rates others do.
Orange County Register:
Asian American Women Have Tough Time Seeking Help For Eating Disorders, Says Study
Young Asian American women tend to have cultural and family influences that discourage them from seeking help for eating disorders, according to new research led by Yuying Tsong, Cal State Fullerton associate professor in human services. Compared with a general population with eating disorders, young Asian American women displayed some common themes, the study found. (Fawthrop, 12/6)
In other public health news —
Modesto Bee:
Still A Threat: Encephalitis Case Revealed In Stanislaus County
It turns out that a Stanislaus County man who became sick in September was stricken by St. Louis encephalitis, a virus that has reappeared in the Northern San Joaquin Valley this year. The county Health Services Agency made the case public Wednesday but did not identify the individual, who is in his 70s. Like the West Nile virus, the St. Louis disease is transmitted by mosquitoes. Both of the viruses may cause encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, in people who are infected. (Carlson, 12/6)
KQED:
Before You Try The Ketogenic Diet, Read This
Louison Labeaume believes a ketogenic diet has done him a lot of good. Not only has he lost 25 pounds on the popular low carb/high fat regimen, he even wonders if it helped push his prostate cancer into remission. While some research has been conducted into the diet’s ability to starve cancer cells, there has been little evidence to date that this could be the case. (Smith, 12/6)
The Mercury News:
Does Your Dog Lick Your Face? Could Be Deadly As Well As Icky
Beware of dog! Generations of dog owners have cherished the licks of their canine companion as if they were kisses, but now medical experts warn that letting a dog lick your face may well be a bacteria bomb. Think about it. How do doggies greet each other? It’s not with a handshake, is it? They spend a whole lot of time sniffing posteriors, among other rather germ-ridden locations. Some of the bacteria lurking in that adorable doggy mouth may even be lethal. (D'Souza, 12/6)