NEW YORK -- From the end of November into the New Year, people take full advantage the season's two f's: food and family. While one might argue you can never get enough family, overindulging at the dinner table has become as much of a holiday tradition as the family football game or falling asleep by the fire.In order to enjoy the season's delights, but not at a cost to your stomach, ...

NEW YORK -- We all know one, and perhaps even are one ourselves. We might claim it's not our fault, it shouldn't bother people that much, or simply "Sorry, I can't do anything about it". According to the American Sleep Apnea Associating, more than 90 million Americans suffer from some sort of snoring activity during sleep.Snoring can be classified into two categories, ...

NEW YORK -- Everyone is aware of the side effects of obesity. Weigh gain, terminal illness, reduced mobility and energy; the list goes on. Recent studies are showing that those who suffer obesity may have yet another negative side effect: infertility.Obesity causes an excess of adipose tissue, which is critical in controlling the regulation of sex hormones. Estrogen production and the ...

NEW YORK -- To balloon fix, or not to balloon fix, that is the problem. Well, its at least the question Greenwich Village Gastroenterology doctor and Director of the American Obesity Center, Dr. Anthony Starpoli asks when discussing weight loss treatments for his patients."These are people that have done diet and exercise before, have a history of yo-yoing up and down" says ...

NEW YORK -- There's no denying the benefits of getting a good nights sleep. You feel well rested, more alert, and have energy to take on the day. However, is it possible that not getting enough shut eye can cause weight gain? The claim might not seem ludicrous, according to Dr. Starpoli of The American Obesity Center and Greenwich Village Gastroenterology. "Lack of sleep is among ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Can a mysterious microbe be the key to solving America's obesity epidemic? According to some scientists, this might be possible. Dr. Anthony Starpoli of Greenwich Village Gastroenterology and director of the American Obesity Center explains how scientists are attempting to discover exactly how human bacteria makeup can effect ones health.The crux of current research ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Despite the nonstop barrage of weight loss supplements, dieting regimes, and workout plans on the average American, sometimes more is needed, says Dr. Anthony Starpoli of Greenwich Village Gastronenterology and director of the American Obesity Center. While dieting and exercise may help certain people lose weight, it is not the solution for everyone."The problem ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- For more than 78 million Americans, obesity presents a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle. However, thanks to a new weight loss procedure by doctors such as Dr. Anthony Starpoli, those part of this worldwide epidemic have a chance to regain their health.Dr. Anthony Starpoli of Greenwich Village Gastroenterologists and director for the ...