Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity
Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity
Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity
Obesity can worsen the effects of aging. Learn how physical changes and life events in our 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s can affect weight gain, and the impact of obesity at each age
Learn how living with obesity can amplify the effects of aging
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
Watch this video with Dr. Chao to learn information on how to manage your stress, manage your weight and prioritize your mental health.
Metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes can influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
The road from obesity to a healthy weight isn’t all about the diet. Gabrielle Blawas found she was eating her feelings in her secretive fast-food binges.
Obesity is a disease but not all treatments are covered
An addiction to sugar can lead to serious health problems. Here’s how to break the cycle.
After being bullied by doctors my entire life, I finally got the courage to advocate for my health
Having obesity can put you at risk for developing other serious health conditions
These eating disorders may look like opposites from the outside, but they are two sides of the same coin
Women need better access to FDA-approved obesity medications
Slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise
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Find out more about obesity and how it can be treated
Know the symptoms and risk factors so you can protect your health