Are Weight Loss Medications the New Bariatric Surgery for Teens With Obesity?
Obesity is a growing issue among teenagers in the United States. About 1 in 5 teens between the ages of 12 and 19 are now living with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is no longer a fringe health concern. It is mainstream. And because of that, the medical […]
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Is on the Rise
High blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, and it is raising serious concerns among doctors and researchers. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that cases of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) have nearly doubled in the past decade. The research looked at more than 51 million live […]