The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs have gained significant traction globally for obesity treatment.
Could Your Stomach Pain be Gallstones? Know the Signs.
Changing your diet to one that is low in saturated fats, sugar, and carbs and high in fiber and calcium to help reduce bile concentration.
Studies reinforce link using bariatric surgery to reduce obesity-associated breast cancer
New studies aim to clarify the relationship between obesity and breast cancer, and explore the potential role of bariatric surgery in reducing this risk, according to a review published online in Obesity journal
Obesity may increase risk of some female reproductive disorders
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, however, the roles and mechanisms of obesity in the cause(s) of reproductive conditions are unclear.
What are gallstones?
Gallstones (also called cholelithiasis) form when there is an imbalance in the composition of bile, resulting in hard stones that are made of crystallized cholesterol, pigment, or a mixture of the two.