Weight Loss

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Weight Management Center participated in trials for the drug semaglutide for several years, a medication that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved in June to help with chronic weight management in adults with obesity. MUSC’s Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D., said the medication has previously been used at a lower … Read more

By this time of year, chances are your New Year resolution to follow that newest diet fad is now a distant memory – a blip in the radar on your quest for improved health. One option which has withstood several years in the spotlight, however, is the concept of clean eating. So what exactly is … Read more

By Colin McCandless With more than 40% of adults in the United States classified as being obese and many more carrying excess weight and dealing with related health conditions, it’s no secret that Americans have been suffering with this escalating epidemic for quite some time. For those with severe obesity, the most effective, long-term treatment … Read more

By James Crawford Fasting has become incredibly popular over the past few years. People from all walks of life are trying out the practice of restricting or eliminating calories. You may have considered dipping your toe in yourself or you likely know someone who has. Anyone who has fasted will tell you it’s a challenge … Read more

The hoarding of toilet paper when the coronavirus struck the United States became a sad joke. But people were also in grocery stores stocking up on nonperishable foods as well. Dry, canned and frozen food sales have all seen a substantial increase since the beginning of the pandemic. According to Nielsen market research, frozen fruit … Read more