Tag Archives: obesity

The Skinny on the New Weight-Loss Drugs

After more than a decade, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved not just one but two new drugs for weight loss, both in the last month. Neither of these medications is a game-changer—they promote only modest weight loss, and although they appear… read more >

Malcolm Thaler, MD    July 25, 2012

All About Dietary Fiber

Fiber isn’t just a powdered supplement sold at your local health food store! Fiber, which consists of the indigestible components of plant foods we consume, is found in the cell walls and indigestible residues of plants such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    March 27, 2012

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor + Dudes Dig Cuddles

Questions are the Answer The Agency for Health Research and Quality has a brilliant campaign to help patients take a more active role in their health care. They’ve developed a series of commercials that drive home how difficult it is for most people to… read more >

Andrea Ferretti    July 7, 2011