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This retrospective study found that in adolescents who had bariatric surgery, standard post-operative care plus early reinitiation of anti-obesity medication (AOM) led to greater weight loss and better eating behaviors than standard post-operative care alone.

This article found that obesity in childhood is significantly associated with later development of mental health disorders in adolescence, highlighting the importance of early intervention to address both physical and psychological health.

This article found that obesity in childhood is significantly associated with later development of mental health disorders in adolescence, highlighting the importance of early intervention to address both physical and psychological health.

Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective intervention for treating pediatric obesity, but access remains limited. This review examines the latest guidelines from the professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, highlighting patient selection, surgical options and the role of telehealth in expanding care for children and adolescents with severe obesity.

This article reveals crucial insights into childhood obesity as major risk factor for heart disease, highlighting hidden dangers and essential strategies every parent and caregiver should know.

This article explores dietary interventions for obesity, emphasizing personalized nutrition plans, evidence-based culinary medicine, and sustainable diets like Mediterranean and DASH. It highlights calorie reduction, meal timing, and weight maintenance strategies.

Risk of major depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation or attempts were increased in adults who took glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist medication for type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with propensity score matched adults with obesity who did not take this medication.

Adequate and good quality sleep is essential for optimal health and plays a key role in managing obesity and metabolic disorders. A recent study demonstrates that lifestyle interventions for obesity can significantly improve sleep quality, reinforcing the interconnection between sleep and weight management.

Pediatric Obesity has become a global crisis, driving surge in type 2 diabetes among youth and threatening to overwhelm healthcare systems with early onset complications. This article explores the urgent need for a world-wide effort of research, legislative action, and community initiatives to tackle this impending public health disaster.