Obesity Archive

Hyperparathyroidism involves excess hormone production from tiny neck glands and can disrupt calcium balance, bone health and overall well-being.

GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and delay knee replacement surgery. In a large 2026 study, the use of any GLP-1 was linked to a reduced likelihood of knee replacement over eight years.

A rise in thyroid-stimulating hormone after thyroid removal can have several explanations, from medication timing to changes in absorption.

A TSH result can be confusing without context. See what the number measures, how lab ranges vary and when other factors matter for thyroid health.

Many people with fibromyalgia also struggle with mood changes and extra weight. Research suggests links, but which comes first remains unclear.

Feeling unusually cold on a regular basis can have several explanations, from everyday factors to conditions worth checking.

A high calcium result often turns up on a routine lab test. Possible causes range from overactive parathyroid glands to excess vitamin D.

Tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, and Charcot joint can all strike people with diabetes. They mimic arthritis but have different causes.

Elevated blood iron can result from supplements, genetic disorders, liver disease, or transfusions. Learn what doctors check next and common ways to reduce it.

The latest diabetes guidelines now recommend continuous glucose monitors for many people with type 2 diabetes. The real-time data from these devices may help reduce heart-related risks in people with diabetes by helping to reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body weight.