Obesity
From the Journals
Eating more fat may boost borderline low testosterone
“If somebody has low testosterone, particularly borderline, they could try increasing their fat intake, maybe on a Mediterranean diet, and see if...
Commentary
The obesity risk everyone forgets
This pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity, and its detection requires vigilance, says Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley.
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
Opinion
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is the answer to childhood obesity
We can agree that a more active lifestyle that includes spells of vigorous activity is important for weight management.
Behavioral Health
Integrating primary care into a community mental health center
Our initiation of a reverse-integration practice model revealed numerous advantages and rewards, as well as many challenges, for which we found...
Applied Evidence
Helping your obese patient achieve a healthier weight
These tips will help identify underlying causes of obesity, address comorbid conditions, and provide patients with the tools they need to...
Conference Coverage
Fit-for-Fertility program boosts births, is cost effective
The cost in Canadian dollars per additional newborn achieved with the Fit-for-Fertility program was similar to the willingness-to-pay for in vitro...
From the Journals
Pediatric NAFLD almost always stems from excess body weight, not other etiologies
Just 2% of children with overweight or obesity and suspected NAFLD had other causes of liver disease.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
Conference Coverage
Hyperphagia, anxiety eased with carbetocin in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome
From the Journals
‘Striking’ increase in childhood obesity during pandemic
Experts worry the excess weight will be a continuing problem for these children.