Janel Gordon, MD, DipABOM, DipABLM, is a triple board certified family, obesity and lifestyle medicine physician leader. Dr. Gordon is committed to changing the lives
Oprah Winfrey is making a documentary about weight-loss drug Ozempic. The broadcast mogul will sit down with medical experts and patients to explore the “radical
Strokes, characterized by the sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, are critical medical emergencies resulting in brain cell damage. Although strokes can impact
Heart failure, a pervasive health concern affecting diverse populations, has recently drawn attention for its nuanced connection to stress and weight, notably among Black women.
In our modern, health-conscious landscape, the pervasive issue of obesity looms large, its implications reaching far beyond mere aesthetics. The impact of carrying excess weight
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has insisted making fun of her weight became “a public sport.” The TV icon — who will celebrate her 70th birthday
The prevalence of excess weight, particularly around the midsection, affects one’s appearance and significantly impacts overall health. The implications of carrying extra weight can be
Ye West has been on a scorched-earth policy for the past week as he has managed to offend multiple ethnicities and lash out at a
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Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre is a bariatric surgeon who aims to give his patients a better quality of life. He received his medical degree from the
Just days after singer Lizzo shut down Twitter due to the relentless beat downs and body-shaming from users, Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser” fame
Singer Lizzo fired back at social commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins after he claimed she is only famous because “there is an obesity epidemic in America.”
Dr. Michelle Meeksis a family medicine physician and is a Fellow of The American Academy of Family Practice. After 20 years in practice, Meeks remains
Nearly one-half of the American population will be obese by 2030, according to a 2012 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The
[jwplayer AeQh3jZ8] The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (CHOICES) is a non-profit located in Atlanta. The group is focused on fighting childhood obesity
The second annual Healthy Awards dinner was held on Oct. 3, 2017, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle
Obesity is an epidemic in this country. It often leads to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Studies show that women who are in better shape tend
Across America and even globally, a cool soda is a treat on a hot day or a frequent treat. For the past several decades, however, there
Before the year was out, Weight Watchers released trailer teasers showing television mogul Oprah Winfrey explaining why 2016 was the year for her to finally
The struggle with weight and morbid obesity strikes many people. But one Florida woman who was deemed the fattest woman in the world at 1,000
