Obesity

Clinical Inquiries

What behavioral interventions are safe and effective for treating obesity?

Author:

James Holt, MD

Larry Warren, DO

Rick Wallace, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Interventions that include a combination of behavioral and lifestyle modifications—including decreased caloric intake,...

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Obesity Is Stronger Asthma Risk Factor in Women

Author:

Bruce Jancin

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Hypertension Seen in 31% of Obese Adolescents

Author:

Erik Goldman

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Laparoscopic Bypass Helps the 'Super-Super Obese'

Author:

Jeff Evans

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Metformin Shows Little Benefit in Obese Children

Author:

Erik Goldman

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Medicare Expands Bariatric Surgery Coverage : Several types of procedures are covered for all ages, but only if they're done at certified surgical facilities.

Author:

Jennifer Lubell

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Obesity, Hypertension, Apnea Confound Diagnosis of PAH

Author:

Bruce K. Dixon

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How to Help Parents Prevent Obesity in Toddlers

Author:

Heidi Splete

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Six Tips for Averting Obesity in Youngsters

Author:

Doug Brunk

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Study Exonerates High Carbs, Low Fats as Weight Gain Cause

Author:

Mary Ann Moon

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Tap Self-Management to Help Youths Fight Obesity

Author:

Doug Brunk

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