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The Vegan Diet and Weight Loss
In the U.S., only about 1% of people follow a strictly vegan diet, according to a 2023 Gallup poll. However, many others say they have considered or tried it or are at least trending away from animal-based foods.
Pediatric Research Update: Changes in Objectively Measured Sleep After a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention in Children with Abdominal Obesity: A Randomized Trial
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.
Obesity and Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Connection
Are sleep apnea and obesity related? Current statistics indicate that 70% of U.S. citizens are medically classified as having overweight or obesity (NIH, 2017). Overweight…
OMA Member Story: Manisha Chand
From a young age, Dr. Manisha Chand knew she wanted to go into healthcare. "I cannot recall a time when I wanted to be anything other than a doctor," she shares. While her choice of specialties has evolved over the years, her passion for healthcare has remained constant.
Pediatric Research Update | Rising Tide: The Global Surge of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Demands Action Now
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.
How Obesity Medicine Specialists Can Help Improve Women’s Health
As a certified women’s health nurse practitioner, I frequently work with female patients who are seeking obesity care. I know the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)’s members understand obesity as a chronic disease, but it’s also an important women’s health issue.
New ICD-10 Codes for Obesity Treatment: Advancements in Accurate Diagnosis and Care
Effective October 1, 2024, new ICD-10-CM codes for both adult and childhood obesity will become available, representing a significant shift in the way obesity is diagnosed and managed in clinical settings.
Pediatric Research Update | Maternal and Perinatal Risk Factors for Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic associated liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease globally, linked to obesity and insulin resistance, with a growing prevalence in children. Early life factors such as maternal BMI, gestational diabetes, and breastfeeding play crucial roles in influencing the risk and progression of MASLD, highlighting the need for further research and preventive measures.
Pediatric Research Update | Power of All, Power of Many and Power of One: Obesity and Advocacy
Highlighting Advocacy: Providing care to patients with obesity can be complex. The Obesity and Advocacy joint statement from the Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Action Coalition 2024 provides a clinical focus, an action-based framework, and a guide for health care providers.