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The Scale Bounces Back

GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy can seem like weight-loss miracles. But when people go off them, they are likely to regain the weight they lost. >

Improving CKM or Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Outcomes

People with a mix of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and kidney disease can find it hard to exercise, but even a little walking helps. >

A Sharp Rise in Gestational Diabetes

Rates of diabetes during pregnancy have been rising for years. A lack of exercise, overweight and older maternal age all may play a role. >

A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal

It's true. As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health. >

Stay Tuned to Your Body's Clock for Better Health

Circadian rhythms can help or harm your health. Disrupting them leads to heart problems, obesity, and diabetes. Here's how to stay in sync. >

A Cannabis - Type 2 Diabetes Connection

Long-term cannabis users have higher rates of type 2 diabetes. >

GLP-1 Drugs May Be No Match for Emotional Eating

People who eat as a way to manage their emotions seem to lose less weight with the new diet drugs than those simply attracted to food. >

Hold the Fries

Eating fries regularly ups your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Try substituting whole grains or choose baked or boiled potatoes. >

He's 50 Years Old; His Cardiovascular Age is 57

A heart risk calculator developed by the American Heart Association can tell you how your heart age compares to your chronological age. >

When You Lose Weight, Where Does the Fat Go?

Losing weight changes your fat cells. The changes tell us more about why weight loss helps type 2 diabetes and is so good for the heart. >

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