Foundayo (Orforglipron): What It Is, How Well It Works & Who It’s For
Foundayo (Orforglipron): What It Is, How Well It Works & Who It’s For Medically reviewed by Dr. Merlin Brown, MD — Board-certified Internist | Updated October 13, 2026 Quick answer: Foundayo (orforglipron) is an FDA-approved once-daily pill for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight people who also have a weight-related condition. During […]
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: How Do They Work?
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: How Do They Work? GLP-1 is an acronym for glucagon-like peptide-1, which is a hormone that is released primarily by certain cells within the small intestine (L-cells) after consumption of food. It allows your body’s organs from the brain to the digestive tract to recognize that you are full and […]
Skin Rash: Causes, Symptoms, Types and Treatment
Skin Rash: Causes, Symptoms, Types and Treatment An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen and overreacts to it. The allergen could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, inject into your body, or touch. An allergic reaction can cause rashes, coughing, sneezing, hives, itchy eyes, […]
What Is a Chronic Illness? Examples & Tips
What Is a Chronic Illness? Examples & Tips A chronic disease is a diagnosed biomedical condition lasting one year or longer, while a chronic illness is the personal, subjective experience of living with that long-term health disruption. According to CDC three in four American adults are suffering from one chronic condition, and over half have […]
Understanding Class 1, 2 & 3 Obesity: A Guide
Understanding Class 1, 2 & 3 Obesity: A Guide Obesity is a chronic (long-term) disease that develops when excess body fat builds up and begins to affects your health. There are a variety of causes and health risks that can impact women, men, and children, depending on their age, hormones, genetics, lifestyle, and medical history. […]
High Cholesterol: Causes, Monitoring & Treatment
High Cholesterol: Causes, Monitoring & Treatment Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all the cells of human body and having too much cholesterol in blood can narrow your arteries – causing fatty material to build-up which hinders blood flow. This can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. […]
Mediterranean Diet Meal Plans for Healthy Weight Loss
Mediterranean Diet Meal Plans for Healthy Weight Loss The Mediterranean diet was first defined by Ancel Keys, an American physiologist and epidemiologist, in 1960 as being low in saturated fat and high in vegetable oils. As the name implies, the Mediterranean diet is inspired by the traditional eating habits of people living in countries bordering […]
How to Lose Weight After Menopause: A Complete Guide
How to Lose Weight After Menopause: A Complete Guide As women get older, their bodies go through big changes, hormones start to change and slowly get lower, especially estrogen starts decreasing drastically. The fall in estrogen levels becomes a major cause of their weight gain. Their body’s metabolism and fat storage patterns also start to […]
Women’s Sexual Health: Common Issues, Products, and Treatments
Women’s Sexual Health: Common Issues, Products, and Treatments Women’s sexual health is defined as the physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to a woman’s sexuality and sexual life. It also means having a healthy relationship with your body, feeling comfortable and safe, and being able to experience intimacy and sexual activity without pain, pressure, […]
Importance of Routine Checkups and Medicare Coverage
Importance of Routine Checkups and Medicare Coverage Before you schedule your next checkup, this blog will help you understand two simple terms: routine checkup and medical coverage. Knowing what each means can help you understand what your visit is for, what preventive care you may need, and what Medicare may or may not pay for. […]