Discrimination is a word associated with a variety of populations, and as one author explains, mistreatment based on weight is common in our society, and she’s working to end the hate altogether. Virgie Tovar is an author, activist and expert on weight-based discrimination and body image. She joined “ Take Care ” to talk about her work and how to change the conversation around weight, body image and self-worth.

Traffic light food labeling, a practice used in Army cafeterias and in food labeling in Britain, is making headlines in the U.S. as studies show its effectiveness in helping people eat a healthier diet. Its simple design makes it easy to understand, but it’s not the end-all solution, cautions a National Institutes of Health (NIH) representative. With us today on “ Take Care ” to explore traffic light labeling and its effects is Dr. Charlotte Pratt, a registered dietitian and deputy chief branch

There have been a lot of fads over the years that claim to help people lose weight. Right now, some of those fads include things like the Paleo Diet, Whole 30 and Keto, and a very popular one right now is intermittent fasting. Keri Gans , a registered and certified dietician nutritionist, joined “ Take Care ” to talk about intermittent fasting and the effects of practicing it.

New diets come out every year, each claiming to be the end-all solution to lose weight, but as one expert argues, all are short-term solutions that have long-term negative effects on one’s body and mind. Traci Mann, a professor of health and social psychology at the University of Minnesota, joined “ Take Care ” to talk about diets -- what they are and why they fail.

There are connections between what we eat and how we feel, and the growing field of culinary medicine looks to capitalize on that link by joining the foundations of nutrition science with teaching people how to cook healthy, tasteful meals. One North Country doctor’s office is taking it to the next level by offering patients cooking tips and techniques from a teaching kitchen that’s part of their clinic. Joe Wetterhahn, a family practice physician and his wife Gina, a physician’s assistant,

Current trends have led to an influx of startups and established businesses investing in fertility technology, and though this is an encouraging prospect, there are still a lot of unknowns. Kate Clark , a journalist for TechCrunch who has written about technology in the infertility field, joined “ Take Care ” to discuss the tech and businesses she’s seen, why this new interest is happening and where we’re headed.

Infertility is not often thought of as a funny subject, but a comedian and author has made it her mission to find the laughable parts of the struggle to help others feel less alone. With us today on “ Take Care ” is Karen Jeffries , a school teacher and part-time stand-up comedian. She is the author of the book, “ Hilariously Infertile ,” in which she reflects on her experience with infertility and provides advice for others like her. Jeffries said that learning she was infertile was a rather

Infertility is something millions of Americans struggle with, but treatments are available and advancing. To help guide us through the basics, infertility treatments and where we’re headed, we brought in Dr. Maribelle Verdiales , a doctor with the CNY Fertility Center . Verdiales, who is also a speaker and wellness coach, told “ Take Care ” that roughly 10 to 15% of couples will struggle with infertility.

Infertility affects about 10% of women ages 15-44 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's 6.1 million people. With infertiliy affecting so many, it’s important to understand what it is and how it’s treated. Dr. Zaraq Khan is a gynecologist at the Mayo Clinic. He joined us on “ Take Care ” to discuss the basics of infertility and what that means for couples going through it.

Infertility is not uncommon. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 12% of women between the ages of 14 and 44 have used infertility services. We're going to explore the topic of infertility -- a sensitive subject with some long held stigma. To cover infertility basics, Dr. Zaraq Khan of the Mayo Clinic is with us. Khan is a gynecologist working with those seeking treatment for infertility on a regular basis. He reevaluates the definition of infertility and provides insight on some causes