Weight loss: Is medicine or surgery the right path for you?
Dr. Samer Mattar discusses whether medication or surgery is the right option to treat patients facing obesity.
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Weight Loss
Researchers discovered compound produced by the body that regulates appetite
BHB-Phe is found in the blood after fasting or exercise and can reduce food intake and obesity in mice.
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Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?
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
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A potential solution for the obesity struggle
Dr. Olubunmi Oladunjoye discusses GLP-1 medications for weight management, including their rise in popularity and possible side effects.
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All about eating before and after weight loss surgery
Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery.
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Is 2024 your year for weight loss surgery?
Baylor Medicine weight loss surgeon Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes talks about one patient’s weight loss journey.
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The truth about weight loss surgery
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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BMI alone is not adequate to assess health
“The report recommends clinicians should consider other factors, in addition to the BMI, when assessing a patient’s risk for obesity related diseases.”
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New year, new weight loss
Baylor Medicine registered dietitian Rachel Griehs offers four tips to lose weight and keep it off in the New Year.
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Achieving holistic health with weight loss surgery
Dr. Samer Mattar discusses common bariatric surgery misconceptions, and how surgical weight loss can help individuals live longer lives.
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