Tag: Obesity

Obesity in Puerto Rico: Metabolic Syndrome and its Implications for Surgical Care 

Introduction  The San Juan Metropolitan Area (SJMA) of Puerto Rico has a remarkably high prevalence of overweight and obesity (77.4%). This is substantially higher than the mainland U.S. adult population rate (68.8%). According to local data, women are more likely to have clinical obesity, while men are more likely to be overweight. This expanding public… Read More Obesity in Puerto Rico: Metabolic Syndrome and its Implications for Surgical Care 

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Should You Go Plant-Based? A Look Into the Benefits of Eating Plant-Based Diets

Hello! Welcome to learning about plant-based eating! I have an interest in understanding how nutrition connects our mind and body, and what better way to dive deeper into this than reviewing the benefits of plant-based eating. I hope to enlighten you with this short review on the holistic advantages of eating plant-based, and how amazing… Read More Should You Go Plant-Based? A Look Into the Benefits of Eating Plant-Based Diets

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Cosmetic Use Of Ozempic On The Rise

Summary: The research study explores the growing public interest in the off-label use of Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, particularly Ozempic, for cosmetic weight loss. Using Google Trends, the study reveals a significant surge in relative search volume (RSV) for “Ozempic”, “Wegovy”, and “Mounjaro” over a 5-year period, indicating a heightened curiosity and potential demand… Read More Cosmetic Use Of Ozempic On The Rise

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