Is America overweight?
Currently, 65% of adult Americans are overweight (BMI > 25) and 21% are obese (BMI > 30). Metabolic syndrome represents 24% of the adult population. There are now an estimated 21 million people...
What is metabolic syndrome?
People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls and type 2 diabetes...
How diabetes can affect your heart
Most people with diabetes have health problems -- or risk factors -- such as high blood pressure and cholesterol that increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke...
What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids, also known as varicose veins, is a condition in which the veins around the anus, or in the anal canal, become swollen when stretched under pressure...
About CI Medical Center
At CI Medical Center, we focus on early detection of preventable medical conditions. Preventive medicine is always preferable over disease management... Read more
What is diabetes?
How insulin works
Type 1 Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
What happens in Type II Diabetes
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Heart Attack
Stroke
Sleep Apnea