How Can We Help Patients When They Can’t Afford Care?
While medical technology in the US may be among the top in the world, delivery of these advances...
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Q and A Mental Health Consequences of Bariatric Surgery Vary by Procedure
Studies have shown that patients who undergo bariatric surgery have a suicide rate up to four times greater than the general population. In addition, higher rates of self-harm, mental health intervention, and substance abuse...
Read MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Outcomes 1 Year After Bariatric Surgery
Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (tele-CBT) delivered 1 year after bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in disordered eating and psychological distress, according to a study published in JAMA Network...
Read MoreWeight Loss Comparable With Water Vs Non-Nutritive–Sweetened Drinks
Non-nutritive–sweetened (NNS) beverages and water resulted in equivalent weight loss for participants in a 12-week behavioral weight management program, according to findings published in Obesity. Jason C. G. Halford, PhD, and...
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Exercise Improves Musculoskeletal Health in Obesity
While the adverse effects of obesity on cardiovascular health and metabolic disorders are widely...
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