Sue Decotiis, MD

Despite the fact that Americans spend over $60 billion per year trying to lose weight in the U.S., obesity in the United States has reached epidemic levels. According to a late 2017 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 40 percent of American adults and nearly 20 percent of adolescents are obese — the […]

So, Noom claims to be the “last weight-loss program you’ll ever need,” according to its website. It’s like having a trainer, nutritionist, and health coach all in one place (i.e., your phone). After filling out a quick questionnaire (mostly just your current weight, goal weight, and current issues with weight loss), you’ll set goals and get […]

If you spend time searching online for health and diet tips, you’ve probably come across the anti-inflammatory diet. Based on the simple idea that the foods you eat can decrease inflammation in the body — and consequently reduce your risk of certain diseases — this style of eating has, not surprisingly, become one of the most talked-about diets lately. […]

Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds “all in your face.” Or maybe you’ve lost weight, but your face hasn’t gotten the memo. What’s behind suddenly rounder cheeks? “Generally speaking, when we gain or lose weight, we are not increasing or decreasing the number of fat cells, called adipocytes,” says Stephen S. Park, M.D., F.A.C.S., […]

At the age of 78 Jeffry Life has the ripped physique of someone decades younger. Ropes of veins bulge in his arms and neck and the balding, grey-haired grandfather has powerful shoulders, sculpted abs and an impressively flat stomach. Married to a woman who is nearly two decades his junior, he says that his sex […]

IF you’re feeling peckish, it’s probably a good idea to have a snack. But choose wisely, because some foods may actually make you feel hungrier than you were before you dug in. Weight-loss specialist Dr Sue Decotiis told Health.com: “Hunger is the result of many complex interactions that occur in the stomach, intestines, brain, pancreas and […]

For millions of seriously overweight Americans, popping a pill to get to a healthier weight quickly might seem appealing. But for many people, weight-loss drugs could dangerously change the rhythm of their heartbeats. A variety of these drugs are available, both by prescription and over the counter. Here’s what you need to know about weight-loss […]

Penn Jillette surprised fans with his shocking 105-pound weight loss transformation going from 330 to 225 pounds. The 6’7” magician told People that he completely altered his lifestyle after poor health sent him to the hospital. “I was on six very powerful meds to bring the blood pressure down,” Jillette, 60, told People. Doctors told […]