Taylor Weight Loss and Nutrition Clinic started February 1, 2016. It was started by Bruce E. Taylor, MD in an effort to help decrease the epidemic of obesity in the blackbelt area. Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor for developing a lot of medical problems that lead to health complications and decreased life expectancy. Diabetes, joint pain, hypertension, sleep apnea and heart disease are more likely to occur in people who are overweight or obese.