Obesity
Commentary
‘It’s Time’ to Empower Care for Patients With Obesity
The reality is that bariatric surgery should be considered a safe, effective treatment for extreme obesity somewhere along the trajectory of...
Commentary
New Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Pose Ethical Issues, Says Ethicist
Increased and unapproved use of injectable weight loss drugs brings risk due to self-administration, generics, etc.
Commentary
Offsetting Side Effects of New Antiobesity Medications
Adequate water, fiber, and adjusting meals can help avoid potential side effects of antiobesity medications.
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Most Americans Believe Bariatric Surgery Is Shortcut, Should Be ‘Last Resort’: Survey
Largely because of stigma, only 1% of those who are clinically eligible end up undergoing weight loss surgery, even with advancements in...
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Mental Health Screening May Benefit Youth With Obesity
“Healthcare professionals caring for youth with overweight or obesity should be aware of comorbid mental disorders, and regular mental health...
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Bone Mineral Density Higher in Children Living Near Green Areas
Findings emphasize the need for urban investments in accessible green spaces as a strategy for fracture and osteoporosis...
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Weight Loss Not Enough to Sustain Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Within a median follow-up of 3.1 years, 67.2% of people who had achieved diabetes remission returned to hyperglycemia; those who had lost more...
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No Compelling Evidence of Pancreatic Cancer Risk With GLP-1s
There is no evidence that GLP-1 RA use increases pancreatic cancer risk compared with basal insulin up to 7 years.
Commentary
10 Weight-Loss Strategies to Help Patients With Obesity
Doctor provides tips for gastroenterologists and other physicians in guiding patients on weight loss.
Opinion
‘Stop Teaching’ Children It’s Their Fault They’re Fat
The US Preventive Services Task Force has published draft recommendations that 6-year-olds with obesity be lectured to about diet and exercise.
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A1c Helps Stratify Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Teens
The risk of type 2 diabetes increased with baseline A1c levels above 6.0% as well as in those with more severe obesity, women, and Asian or...