Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the esophagus and can lead to problems with swallowing
Category: Healthy Eating
Metformin and the Microbiome
Most people familiar with the diabetes drug metformin know that it can have some unpleasant effects on the digestive tract
Diabulimia
Treatment of type 1 diabetes is difficult enough on its own, but the added problem of an eating disorder can
Obesity and Cancer
There are many well-known negative health effects associated with being overweight or obese, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes,
Fish Oil and Cholesterol
A diet including fatty fish or fish oil supplements is often recommended to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk
Diabetes and Amputations
Diabetes causes damage to many different organs and systems in the body. Having high blood sugars over a long period
Healthy Fats
For many years consumption of dietary fat was blamed for obesity and heart disease, but different types of fat have
How Did We Get So Fat?
Blaming overweight and obese patients for their condition is counterproductive and unfortunately commonplace, both in society and at the doctor’s
Who Needs a Vitamin?
About one third of adults in the United States take a multivitamin supplement, but most of them don’t need them.
Orthorexia: A New Eating Disorder?
The consequences of eating too much of the wrong kinds of foods is well known and includes increased risk of
