Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss

The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has increased due to the obesity epidemic. It is estimated that there are 400 million people worldwide with Type 2 diabetes. I truly...

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Adolescents and Substance Abuse

The brain is a complex organ compromised of billions of cells. These cells are connected by synapses. They communicate when a neurotransmitter (chemical) is released into the synapse. It...

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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition which affects 23% of adults in the United States. Metabolic syndrome can be defined as: A fasting glucose>100 B systolic blood pressure>130 and...

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Anthony DeLuca MD on the Obesity Epidemic in America

Today, Americans are fully aware of the opioid epidemic that exists in society. But is America aware of the looming obesity epidemic with our children and adolescents? CDC data...

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Anthony DeLuca MD on The Current Opioid Crisis

We all know someone whose life has been impacted by a drug overdose. CDC statistics show that overdoses in The United States increased to 63,632 in 2016. 66% of...

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Adolescents and Substance Abuse

The brain is a complex organ compromised of billions of cells. These cells are connected by synapses. They communicate...

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition which affects 23% of adults in the United States. Metabolic syndrome can be...