Kidney stone disease is increasingly recognized as a chronic condition closely tied to metabolic health, with obesity standing out as a major risk factor. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease are closely associated with the development and recurrence of kidney stones.

is a condition in which people have an unhealthy amount of excess body fat for their height and age. It is caused by consuming more calories than the body uses. The most useful measure of obesity is BMI, or body mass index. Some symptoms of obesity include fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pain, swelling, […]

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. On average, someone dies of heart disease every 36 seconds in the United States. Although many factors contribute to one’s heart health, wholesome nutrition is a major factor in combating plaque buildup in coronary arteries, which results in the most common type of heart disease, coronary artery disease.