As GLP‑1 medications become increasingly common for diabetes management and weight loss, questions have emerged about whether they influence the risk of developing kidney stones. Kyle Wood, M.D, associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology, explains what current evidence shows and why hydration remains essential for anyone using these medications.

When most people hear the word “metabolism,” what usually comes to mind is how fast someone can burn calories. Research proves that metabolism is much more than that. Science shows that metabolism begins developing before birth, changes dramatically during puberty and older adulthood, and can be influenced throughout a person’s life.

The UAB Bariatric Surgery Center received a Comprehensive Center accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

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.