Having a hiatal hernia is a somewhat common occurrence in the United States, with about 20% of the population affected at some point in their lives. It is a much more common occurrence in people over the age of 50, though, and it can unfortunately cause some painful and uncomfortable symptoms. For those with severe […]

On social media, weight loss is most often presented as an aesthetic choice like wearing the right clothes or putting on makeup. For many people though, weight loss is more about living a healthier life and being there for the people we love. That was the motivation for Hillary Liles, mother, wife, and busy career […]

Obesity continues to be a major health problem in America, even as more and more people turn to various diet and exercise programs to help them lose weight. By and large, however, dieting and exercise simply don’t work over the long run. Bariatric surgery has been the go-to choice for those with severe obesity who […]

The prevalence of severe obesity has essentially doubled over the past 20 years, and that has also meant an increase in a number of serious, obesity-related medical conditions. In light of this, more and more people are turning to health interventions like bariatric surgery. In fact, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric […]

Be it aesthetic concerns or questions of long-term overall health, Americans seem to always be on the lookout for the next new diet plan. This is partially driven by social media and the ongoing stigma of being overweight, but it is also driven by the very real epidemic of obesity in the United States.

Severe obesity is unfortunately all too common in the United States, and the evidence suggests it’s still on the rise. Over the last few decades, it has become clear that traditional interventions for obese patients (e.g. dieting and exercise routines) are mostly ineffective at helping people reach their weight loss goals. In light of this, […]

The ability to see inside the body has been highly valued for as long as medicine has been practiced. In the past, this was challenging and often dangerous because the technology simply wasn’t available to do so safely. Over time, though, scientists have developed new methods for visualizing internal organs and even performing medical procedures. […]

Dieting for most people is usually a way to either lose weight or avoid gaining weight. For others, though, a chosen diet is about living a healthier life or aligning one’s lifestyle choices with a set of core beliefs. A great example of a diet like this is the pescatarian diet, a unique and increasingly popular dietary pattern that offers a fusion of plant-based foods and seafood.

With estimates that it affects nearly 42% of the population, it has become well known that the United States has an obesity problem. The traditional and popular methods of losing weight—mainly adopting a restrictive diet and/or a punishing exercise regimen—have unfortunately not made a difference in this area over time. One approach that consistently does […]