NCBI Bookshelf. Uppaluri 3. Despite continuous advances in the medical world, obesity continues to remain a major worldwide health hazard with adult mortality as high as 2. The majority of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are largely related to obesity which is usually a product of unhealthy lifestyle and poor dietary habits.… Read More »
By KEN TERRY (This is the third in a series of excerpts from Terry’s new book, Physician-Led Healthcare Reform: a New Approach to Medicare for All, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership.) The American Medical Association (AMA) last year announced that, for the first time, more physicians were employed than were independent. While… Read More »
Ordinarily, the last Sunday in August marks National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NFHAAD). But 2020 is no ordinary year, and NFHAAD events are spread from Thursday, August 27, through Monday, August 31. It’s a time for people of all faiths to unite in efforts to end the epidemic and fight HIV stigma within their communities.… Read More »
Learn More. The ultimate goal of a keto diet is to achieve nutritional ketosis—a metabolic state where your body burns stored fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates and sugar. The key to a successful keto diet is simple—limit your carb intake and get the majority of your calories from fat. The problem with grains is… Read More »