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What’s the Best Way to Lose Weight?

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When zipping up our favorite jeans becomes impossible and suddenly sweat pants are the “go to” outfit, we might have to reluctantly face facts that it’s time to get serious about weight loss.

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Why is Metformin Used for PCOS?

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Before we get started on why Metformin is used for PCOS, here’s a quick refresher on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

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What Does Obesity Have to do With the Flu?

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Being very overweight is often seen as a factor in many health problems, but now is seen as a factor in people’s risk of getting, transmitting, and dying from influenza.

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