Obesity Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?

October 4, 2024 Bariatric surgery, Equity, Obesity, semaglutide, Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for individuals with obesity and its related health conditions. However, only a tiny minority of eligible patients

A healthy spinach salad with chicken and cranberries.

From The Labs

Trying to balance hunger and guilty pleasures? Penk neurons are here to help

September 10, 2024 brain circuits in feeding, DBB-Penk neurons, hunger, Obesity, pleasure eating, Research

Penk neurons in the brain support an ideal, balanced feeding pattern in unexpected ways.

From The Labs

Alterations in human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression

August 29, 2024 Obesity, postpartum depression, Research, TRPC5

TRPC5 acts on a brain region that regulates multiple innate behaviors including feeding, anxiety, socialization and maternal care.

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Momentum

A potential solution for the obesity struggle

August 22, 2024 GLP-1, Obesity, Weight Loss, weight management

Dr. Olubunmi Oladunjoye discusses GLP-1 medications for weight management, including their rise in popularity and possible side effects.

A before and after image of Kimberly Craig's weight loss.

The Stitch

Life-changing benefits of weight loss surgery

February 7, 2024 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Obesity, quality of life, weight loss surgery

Dr. Samer Mattar discusses the benefits of weight loss surgery, including mental health and quality of life.

From The Labs

Baylor College of Medicine recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards

September 20, 2023 Autism, DeBakey Research Awards, evolutionary fitness, gene evolution, genome instability, hematopoietic stem cells, leukemia, Neuroscience, nonhuman primate genomics, Obesity, Research

Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty members were selected as recipients of the 2023 Michael E. DeBakey Excellence in Research Award.

The Stitch

The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health

May 24, 2023 Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Obesity, Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal

A person with a measuring tape wrapped around their waist while holding a scale.

The Stitch

What is the cost of not having weight loss surgery?

April 12, 2023 Bariatric surgery, Obesity, weight loss surgery

Obesity is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s health, quality of life and finances. For many people struggling with