What Do We Know About the Long-Term Use of GLP-1 Medications?
Though GLP-1s are generally considered to be safe, we are still learning about the safety of the long-term use of GLP-1 medications.
The Cancer Risk Reduction Potential of Weight Loss: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
There is growing evidence that suggests intentional weight loss mediated by lifestyle change or pharmacotherapies can reduce cancer risk in adults.
How Does Consuming Ultra-Processed Food Affect Type 2 Diabetes?
Reducing ultra-processed foods and choosing minimally processed foods can mitigate dietary risks associated with metabolic disorders. Ultra-processed food has been linked to insulin resistance, unhealthy BMI, and a clinically increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.1,2 They have also been linked…
The List of Obesity-Related Cancers Continues to Grow
The link between obesity and various types of cancer is well-researched, and there is some evidence that there may be a connection between weight and cervical cancer. The link between obesity and several types of cancer is well established…
Is there a Correlation Between Obesity and Bladder Cancer?
Obesity and smoking are controllable risks that contribute to bladder cancer and thus are worth discussing with patient as areas for lifestyle change. Bladder cancer is the ninth most common type of cancer in the world with higher rates in…
Why Do People Wear Pink Ribbons?
Although cases of breast cancer continue to rise, the likelihood of death from this cancer has decreased thanks to increased awareness, early screening and effective treatments. While many organizations use colored ribbons to promote awareness of specific diseases, the trend…
Scleroderma and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue
Scleroderma is a group of autoimmune diseases that cause skin and connective tissue to harden and tighten. Cases are rare and there is no cure, but it can affect the quality and longevity of a patient’s life — and it…
The Cyclic Relationship between Obesity and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common and most dangerous cancer in men; and for 43 percent of adult men with obesity, the risks can be great. Although continued research is necessary to identify the mechanisms linking obesity and prostate…
Adult Weight Gain Increases Cancer in Women
In the United States, roughly one in eight women develop intensive breast cancer during their lives, and women are also at risk for cervical, endometrial, skin, colorectal and ovarian cancers. ...
Obesity, Renal Disease and the Impact of COVID-19
The National Kidney Foundation refers to CKD as an underrecognized public health crisis. CKD is caused primarily by hypertension and diabetes