#chronic-disease

#chronic-disease

The classification of obesity as a disease is crucial for research funding, insurance coverage, and treatment advancements.

There is a child health crisis in America attributed to environmental toxins and food systems, but vaccines and fluoridation are deemed essential by many experts.

The Organic & Natural Health Association urges Senate support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS to reform healthcare prioritizing prevention and nutrition.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims ultraprocessed foods contribute to obesity and calls for their removal from school lunches, but expert opinions vary.

Kennedy's endorsement of Trump on health issues is misguided, given Trump's history of resisting nutrition improvements and health programs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls attention to high healthcare costs driven by chronic diseases and conflicts of interest within Congress relating to Big Pharma.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about a past without chronic diseases are inaccurate, oversimplifying a complex issue affecting modern American health.

The American healthcare system is critically flawed, and even controversial nominations may not pose significant additional risks.

Increased sedentary behavior is linked to higher risks of heart disease, regardless of physical activity levels.

New guidelines aim to redefine obesity diagnosis beyond BMI, utilizing objective health measures.

Two new categories, clinical and pre-clinical obesity, assist in better categorizing obesity-related health risks.

Emphasis on stigma-free treatment approaches for all individuals living with obesity.

Aging occurs in distinctive waves, particularly at ages 44 and 60, marked by significant molecular and microbiome changes, rather than a linear process.

Frequent bowel movements linked to healthier gut microbiome and reduced risk of chronic disease.