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The decision to use weight loss pharmacotherapy for teenagers who have obesity should involve a personalized approach, specific to each patient....
Study results indicate the importance of asking about and addressing body image issues when managing older patients with obesity or overweight. Obesity can reduce cognitive and emotiona...
Dietary components and bioactive molecules present in functional foods and nutraceuticals provide various beneficial effects including modulation of host gut microbiome. These metabolites al...
More than half of patients with obesity using weight management services did not feel their mental health needs were met, according to a study. People living with obesity have a 55% hig...
Providing care for people with T2D and obesity requires a whole-person approach, with attention to both medical risk factors and the environment. Genetic & Socioeconomic Risk ...
Weight stigma is when one is treated differently than others because of their weight. It can be overt or subtle, ranging from job discrimination to derogatory remarks from family, friends, c...
While exercise is not typically the primary driver of weight loss, it plays a critical role in weight maintenance. For those following a dietary plan geared toward weight loss, the incorpora...
According to the CDC, more than 40% of adults living in the US meet the criteria for being obese. That number is rising, including the number of children and adolescents who are becoming obe...
Overweight and obesity are long-established modifiable risk factors for a number of cardiovascular diseases. Several behavioral approaches are commonly used to manage obesity, such as restri...
Study results suggest that incorporating registered dieticians into the nutritional guidance of patients with obesity can favorably influence health outcomes. Research has shown that ...
Women with severe metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at risk for greater structural knee osteoarthritis progression. Metabolic syndrome (MetS)—a clustering of abdominal obesity and other...
According to current estimates, approximately 41.9% of adults in the United States have obesity, and future projections suggest that one-half of adults will be classified as obese by 2030. ...
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The most prevalent and expensive disease in the world, obesity is a problem that we must aim to solve. I believe food is the way to do so, since nutrition is the cornerstone of both wellness...
Despite the benefits of bariatric surgery, findings suggest there continues to be serious concerns regarding postoperative complications. Bariatric surgeries, such as sleeve gastrecto...
For some patients, complex internal and external factors contribute to weight regain following bariatric surgery. Although clinical studies have shown that bariatric surgery is superi...
Obesity is a complex disease with a web of interlocking causes that are unique to each patient, including genetics, nutrition, hormones, medication, environment and sleep. Unfortunately, the...
The powerful link between obesity and multimorbidities is a critical target for disease prevention that avoids the burden of multi-target preventive measures. Obesity is a shared risk...
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