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The Stitch

5 goals to achieve a healthier, happier you this year

January 23, 2025 cosmetic surgery,  Fitness,  stop smoking,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Baylor experts offer five achievable goals to inspire positive changes in your life, from quitting tobacco to prioritizing mental wellness.

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The Stitch

Updated weight loss surgery guidelines offer new hope

October 25, 2023 Bariatric surgery,  BMI,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.

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Momentum

How to throw a healthy summer cookout

August 28, 2023 cookout,  Healthy Eating,  labor day,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Sarah Mahlke has advice for healthy foods so you don’t have to stress for your upcoming Labor Day cookout.

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The Stitch

The truth about weight loss surgery

August 2, 2023 Bariatric surgery,  Weight Loss,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It involves making changes to the digestive system to help

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The Stitch

Non-sugar sweeteners don’t help weight maintenance

June 14, 2023 Sugar,  sweetener,  weight control,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

The World Health Organization recently issued a new guideline regarding non-sugar sweeteners. According to this guideline, the use of non-sugar sweeteners is not recommended for

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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

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The Stitch

Is intermittent fasting right for you?

February 15, 2023 diet,  intermittent fasting,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Rachel Griehs, registered dietitian, explains the pros, cons, dos and don’ts of intermittent fasting, and what to expect from it.

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

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Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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