Presentation Slides Obesity is a chronic disease that increases risk of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults living with obesity, access to and insurance coverage for treatment options is essential. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress … Read more
Try imagining what it feels like to wake up every single day of your life knowing that there is a preexisting condition fighting with your body. Diabetes, heart disease, asthma—these chronic diseases do not disappear. Regular treatment, discipline, and sometimes expensive medication are necessary to ensure they do not disrupt your way of life. Many … Read more
When your thumb is hurting, swollen or weak, it doesn’t take long to realize how much you depend on it. Suddenly, your grip isn’t strong enough to open a pickle jar. And when you try to turn a doorknob, it increases the pain in your hand. You may wonder why your thumb hurts and what … Read more
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is ruthless. It can rob you of your memory, personality and the ability to do simple things like swallow or speak. Even scarier: Almost 2 out of 3 people with Alzheimer’s are women or people assigned female at birth. But there’s good news in the screening … Read more
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber June is Pride Month. I remember pulling into the parking spot, turning off the car and just sitting there for a minute. My office is in the suburbs on Long Island, so it’s quiet. It was just me and the nervous click of my French manicure on the steering wheel. … Read more
It’s always a successful day at the office for Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., M.P.H.,M.P.A., when she can look at a patient’s chart, see a diagnosis of diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension, and see progress in their health or resolution of a health concern. Shanna Tucker, M.D., an obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, has … Read more
Michelle,* a 42-year-old mother of two, has been living with overweight or obesity her entire life. Around third grade, Michelle said she remembers a shift in her parents’ attitude toward her eating habits: They went from bribing or forcing her to eat to questioning whether she really needed seconds. Her mother, though smaller than Michelle, … Read more
The rate of obesity in the United States has risen from 12% in 1991 to 42% in 2022. “We know women living with obesity have a higher chance of developing serious health conditions and other diseases, explained HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C. “There is also a high level of shame and stigma associated with the … Read more
TURP or Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, is a medical procedure that helps with enlarged prostate treatment. It is commonly used for men living with benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer, which helps improve the associated symptoms and quality of life. Are you undergoing such a procedure and are worried about the life expectancy after … Read more
Do you love enjoying rice? Well, rice is mostly the staple food worldwide But, some health-conscious people may refrain from consuming it as it’s a refined food. However, you will be surprised to know that rice can be a healthy option to incorporate into your weight loss diet regimen as it’s highly rich in starch, … Read more