Weight Management

March is National Nutrition Month. Here are more things primary care physicians can consider when examining patients, their diets, and what they themselves eat every day.

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WalletHub tallies cities based on body metrics, health consequences and food availability.

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Sensor paired with smartphone app measures glucose values every 15 minutes.

New anti-obesity drugs are a new tool in fight against overweight, but more accessibility is needed.

Patients who follow these six rules can lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.

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Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.

Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo

White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.

New study finds ‘significant disparities’ in prevalence among racial, ethnic groups

But more is better, so if your patients reach 10,000 steps a day, tell them to keep it up.

Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

New tool aims to become sustainable program for treating obesity as a disease state, not just other associated conditions.

New initiative is ‘ambitious’ but ‘intentional’ with educational resources to cut disparities, dissolve stigma, and improve health.

The number of states with high adult obesity rates is increasing.

Some of the best ways to help your patients fight obesity.

Here are some important nutritional elements to discuss with patients.

When it comes to myths surrounding obesity, the list of misconceptions is as long as the myriad of complications it can cause.

Patients in disadvantaged urban areas will have to overcome greater obstacles, with fewer resources.

The results could indicate a secondary health crisis will be facing the nation.

There is convincing evidence that counseling interventions improve blood pressure, lipid and fasting blood glucose levels, body weight/adiposity and eating habits. Improvement in these areas will strengthen heart health.

Getting a handle on the pandemic must include efforts to address the obesity and mental health crises as well

The right way to treat and talk about obesity, on this week’s Medical Economics Pulse.

How physicians are addressing obesity as a chronic condition and helping patients lose weight.

Body fat in the gut is a driver of numerous chronic diseases

Joseph Scherger, M.D., is fighting back against the unhealthy Western diet and lifestyle