Can Bariatric Surgery Reduce Cancer Risk?

Can Bariatric Surgery Reduce Cancer Risk? Having excessive body fat can increase your risk of a number of health issues including cancer. Endometrial, esophageal, gastric, kidney, liver, pancreatic, colorectal, and breast cancer are just some types of cancer...

Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery

Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery Obesity can have an impact on one’s ability to conceive. Research suggests that the higher your BMI (body mass index), the longer it takes for a woman to conceive. Being obese can also pose serious health issues for the mother and the...

Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

Being overweight places you at great risk of suffering from different health issues. This includes heart disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, and kidney problems. For some, losing weight can be as simple as changing one’s activity level and eating habits. However, for many...

Healthy Alternatives for Nutrition Month

There are some foods that we turn to when we’re feeling unwell. These foods give us warmth and a feeling of ‘home.’ However, most of the food we consider our comfort food are laden with fat and are packed with a ton of calories. While they’re good to enjoy from time...

How Does Obesity Affect the Kidneys?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health, including your kidneys. Being overweight increases your chances of developing kidney disease in several ways. For one, being overweight puts you at greater risk of having diabetes and hypertension,...