Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures Effectively Treat Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common obesity-related medical conditions, affecting the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Along with cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, it correlates closely with obesity, and weight loss is an effective treatment route. In fact, about […]
ESG and Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects your metabolism and ability to convert glucose from the food you eat into the energy that powers your body on a cellular level. It’s commonly associated with obesity, and weight loss is a key component […]
Coming Off a Weight Loss Drug? Here’s What You Need to Know Injectable weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years, due to their transformative results in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by their brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and ZepBound, mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide […]
Last year, Oprah Winfrey publicly announced that she was taking weight loss-related medications (GLP-1 drugs) in a refreshed attempt to lose weight – an announcement that brought a barrage of media coverage and public opinion on the topic. As a public figure and celebrity, Winfrey has historically been scrutinized, criticized, and analyzed for her battle […]
Severe obesity has become much more prevalent in the United States in recent years, with about 1 in 11 adults (9%) suffering from it. Standard interventions like dietary changes and exercise routines generally do not make a significant difference, however, and that is why weight loss surgery has become the preferred treatment. Gastric bypass surgery […]
In both the United States and elsewhere around the world severe obesity has been on the rise for many years. During this time, standard approaches to long-term weight loss—primarily a restrictive diet and an exercise program—have not generally been effective at reducing the prevalence of obesity and various obesity-related health conditions. In light of this, […]
Endometrial ablation is an outpatient surgical procedure that is seen as an alternative to a hysterectomy for some women who are afflicted with abnormally heavy periods. Apart from the risk of complications that come with virtually any kind of surgery, the procedure is relatively safe. Nevertheless, some women have reported fluctuations in their body weight […]
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 […]
