Obesity & Other Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity & Other Health Problems
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Sleep Apnea in Obesity & Other Health Problems
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. ...more
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus. ...more
 Inguinal Hernia in Obesity & Other Health Problems
An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger. ...more
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity & Other Health Problems
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Sleep Apnea in Obesity & Other Health Problems
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. ...more
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus. ...more
 Inguinal Hernia in Obesity & Other Health Problems
An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger. ...more