Weight Loss

The powerful impact of weight loss on diabetes management

Managing diabetes can be challenging, but one of the most effective strategies is achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Weight loss can significantly improve blood...

Understanding and treating obesity: What’s missing?

In the United States, the number of people who are overweight is on the rise, making it harder to reduce the number of heart...

Why weight loss can help you beat diabetes

Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when your body either can't produce enough insulin or...

Why weight loss can help you beat diabetes

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. It progresses gradually, making symptoms worse over...

How to prevent gym germs this summer

Whether it's your first time at the gym or you're an experienced lifter, it's important to remember good gym hygiene. Melanie McNeal, physical and occupational...

Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?

Over the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes or without it have skyrocketed. Known by brand names...

Scientists find two surprising causes of obesity

Since 1975, the global incidence of obesity has nearly tripled—an alarming trend highlighted by the World Health Organization. Numerous factors have been scrutinized for their...

How obesity affects liver health

Obesity has become a global epidemic, carrying with it a host of health problems. One of the less discussed but critically important issues is...

Intermittent fasting may improve gut health and help you lose weight

A recent study led by researchers at Arizona State University, along with their colleagues, has shown promising results in the field of dietary strategies...

How obesity raises your stroke risk

Obesity is a growing health concern globally, linked to numerous medical conditions, including an increased risk of stroke. Understanding how carrying extra weight affects...