In recent years, more and more people have started to take medicine for weight loss. The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, which is the class of drug these fall under, has more than doubled since 2011! Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs have been proven to be incredibly effective in… Continue reading Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: What’s the Difference?
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Weight-loss Drug Shown To Reduce Risk of Heart Conditions
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s application to include cardiovascular benefits on the label of Wegovy, a weight-loss drug. This makes Wegovy the first weight-loss medication authorized to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death in individuals at higher risk for these conditions. The label expansion could… Continue reading Weight-loss Drug Shown To Reduce Risk of Heart Conditions
Obesity and Kidney Health: New Research
A recent study looked into how being overweight affected kidney health, especially the risk of serious kidney problems. The study out of Korea, based on almost 15,000 kidney tests, found that people with a higher body mass index (BMI) – a measure of weight – are more likely to have certain kidney issues, increasing their… Continue reading Obesity and Kidney Health: New Research
What is the Impact of Obesity on Autoimmune Conditions?
There are over 100 autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, but experts still aren’t sure what causes them. Autoimmune conditions occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks the body instead of protecting it. Certain factors increase your risk of getting an autoimmune condition, such as smoking or having a family member with an… Continue reading What is the Impact of Obesity on Autoimmune Conditions?
Taking Psoriasis Treatment to the Next Level: An Interview with Dermatologist Dr. Jerry Bagel
A nationally recognized psoriasis expert, Dr. Jerry Bagel, MD, has been an investigator on more than 45 clinical trials seeking new treatments for psoriasis and other skin conditions. In addition to treating patients at his private dermatology practice in East Windsor, New Jersey, Dr. Bagel serves as Senior Attending Physician at the Princeton University Medical… Continue reading Taking Psoriasis Treatment to the Next Level: An Interview with Dermatologist Dr. Jerry Bagel
Get Pumped for American Heart Month
You’ve all heard this fact before: heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure) is the leading cause of death among American men and women, claiming around 600,000 lives each year. But what are you doing about it? Are you and your family working on the controllable risk factors that play a role in this… Continue reading Get Pumped for American Heart Month
A Study by Northwestern University School of Medicine Links Psoriasis to Obesity in Children
It’s no secret that being overweight comes with health risks like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke and heart attack. After a new study, researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago are closer to adding psoriasis to the list. However, the study did not conclude if psoriasis influences obesity or visa versa.… Continue reading A Study by Northwestern University School of Medicine Links Psoriasis to Obesity in Children
Get Healthy for Good: An Interview with Catie Coman of the National Psoriasis Foundation
In August, we recognized Psoriasis Awareness Month on our blog and shared some facts and figures about this autoimmune disease, which affects 7.5 million Americans. One of the statistics we shared is that psoriasis often occurs in conjunction with other serious health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart attack and obesity. What these conditions share is… Continue reading Get Healthy for Good: An Interview with Catie Coman of the National Psoriasis Foundation