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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
