The Office of the Health Commissioner recently approved an approximate 20 percent increase in commercial insurance rates, and Rhode Island Medicaid announced potential plans to stop covering obesity medications
A low-fibre diet has historically been associated with increased risk, as it may lead to harder stools and increased pressure within the colon during bowel movements
Samir Rahmani, FRCS (England), UK-Trained Laparoscopic, Bariatric & GI Surgeon, Dubai | Medically Reviewed: April 2026 Mounjaro causes diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain because it activates GLP-1 receptors that slow gastric emptying and alter intestinal motility
They impact your hormones, digestion, stress levels, and metabolismall of which can influence your cycle
Children over 12 who have extra body fat around their waist area may also be eligible