As a popular diabetes drug takes social media by storm as a quick fix for weight loss, experts warn, not only is there no magic pill when it comes to losing weight, but this off-label use can actually backfire, possibly doubling ...
Mar 6, 2023
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It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also ...
Feb 26, 2023
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I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media influencers and people such as Elon Musk.
Jan 24, 2023
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Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
Jan 9, 2023
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For teens who are obese, weight-loss surgery can be life-changing—but not always in a good way.
Jan 6, 2023
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A new generation of effective weight loss drugs is now available in the U.S., but the drugs' high cost highlights a reality hurting the nation's economy and those who want to shed pounds: Obesity is expensive, and so are ...
Dec 21, 2022
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A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures—especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids.
Nov 14, 2022
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Individuals with severe obesity often reward themselves with food. Recent research shows that dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric surgery has several advantages.
Oct 27, 2022
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Two of the world's leading authorities on bariatric and metabolic surgery have issued new evidence-based clinical guidelines that among a slew of recommendations expand patient eligibility for weight-loss surgery and endorse ...
Oct 21, 2022
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