Obesity Uncovered: Exploring the Root Causes
One of the most significant contributors to obesity is genetics. Your genes can influence your susceptibility to weight gain by
Addressing the Challenges of Maintaining Weight Loss Long-Term
Excess weight can be caused by obesity. Obesity is characterized by the presence of excess body fat, hormonal disruption, and
Looking Beyond the Scale: Identifying Obesity
While BMI is a simple and widely-used tool, it has its limitations. For instance, it doesn’t account for differences in
Understanding Obesity as a Chronic Condition
Among African Americans face even more difficulties such as chronic stress levels, impact of systemic racism on social determinants of
Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling
The killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive has prompted a closer look at the health insurance industry. AP Photo/Jim Mone The
Lil Jon Wants Us To “Get Low” To Check For Colon Cancer
Lil Jon’s “Get Low” is going from a crunk club-banger to a potential lifesaver. The rapper who had the world
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Respiratory viruses rise in the wintertime, but not because people are outside in the cold. gilaxia/E+ via Getty Images You’ve
How to Handle Insurance Denials
Navigating the tricky landscape of medical appointments for yourself and your family is no small feat. You may even breathe
MAiD and the law: B.C. case shows how courts offer crucial oversight when lives are at stake
Judges play a crucial role in ensuring that those exercising statutory power, as with MAiD, use it responsibly, and that
Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient
Blood tests are essential tools in medicine. Bloomberg Creative/Bloomberg Creative Photos via Getty Images If you’ve ever had a doctor