The black market for counterfeit weight loss drugs is growing as demand for FDA-approved medications increases, putting millions of Americans at risk of serious health problems.
Obesity
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Obesity and diabetes reach critical points among children
The Minnesota Department of Health is launching a new pilot program to analyze and address childhood obesity specifically for preventing Type 2 diabetes.
Posted inOpinion
Why are we leaving Black women’s health behind?
Sixty percent of Black women live with obesity, which means we have higher risks for heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers related to the condition.Â
Posted inNational, News
Obesity Care Week begins as report reveals that nearly 50 percent of African Americans are obese
In the United States, only 8% of African Americans live in a census tract with a supermarket, while 31% of White Americans have one.