Clinical

When it comes to obesity, the focus of treatment in most people’s minds is weight loss. We set goals that we think are healthy, and we work toward them. But...

Living with obesity can put you at higher risk for many health problems, including digestive problems. Digestive problems stem from disorders that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The GI system...

One of the most common questions about weight loss is "Can I drink alcohol while losing weight?" Becoming more vigilant about what you are consuming is a key part of...

People living with obesity are more likely to develop arthritis. Arthritis causes the joints to become stiff and painful. There are many different types of arthritis, and obesity is a...

One strategy for managing health when you have obesity is weight loss. If you’ve gone down that road before, you know that weight loss can be challenging. Part of the...

GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) can be a real game-changer for some people. They work by reducing your appetite and making it...

Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives. It allows our bodies to rest, repair, and prepare for the next day. But when we do not get enough sleep...

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists have grown in popularity recently. Brand names approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include Ozempic® to treat type 2 diabetes...

According to a 2023 survey, 22 percent of Americans have asked their doctors about using the GPL-1 agonist drug semaglutide (Ozempic®) for weight loss. Of those, 15 percent have used...

A runny nose, at first glance, looks pretty much the same for everyone. But if you look closer, there are different types of runny noses, caused by different things. Allergies, viruses...

Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they are. The calculated number is often used as...

Obesity can have an impact on many different areas and systems in the body. For example, obesity can impact the menstrual cycle. And people who are obese are more likely...

There are so many dietary supplements and natural remedies available for weight loss. It can be really hard to know which ones to take. Which ones actually work? Are any...

Clinical trial research is a long, complex process. It ultimately makes new treatments available for all kinds of health conditions. But clinical research suffers from a lack of diversity in...

By 2030, experts estimate that 3 out of 4 Americans will be overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to many health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But...

Obesity impacts your health in many ways. These include chronic (ongoing) pain due to inflammation and extra stress on the body. Chronic pain: Researchers continue to explore the link between...

People with obesity have to deal with negative stereotypes about their weight. This stigma comes from both the public and the healthcare community. These stereotypes include the ideas that people...

Obesity is a chronic disease according to the American Medical Association. This new understanding of obesity has implications for staying healthy. Because obesity is chronic in nature, adopting a "long-game"...

If you have obesity, you have likely been told that you should exercise to support your health. But that can feel "easier said than done." Everyone experiences barriers to exercise in...

Obesity is a serious health problem affecting the whole body. Many people do not reach their target weight with diet and exercise alone. Weight-loss surgery is another option for overcoming...