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What is the Gold Standard for determining Body Fat?
This question really depends on what we mean by the gold standard. The “gold standard” refers to a benchmark, criterion, or method that is widely…
The OBSERVE Study: Healthcare Provider Perceptions of Obesity and Obesity Treatment – Quantitative Results
Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company While there are many groups that have a stake in how obesity care is approached, healthcare providers (HCPs) and…
Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Who Meets the Requirements?
Bariatric surgery has emerged as a transformative option for individuals with obesity who are struggling to lose weight from other forms of obesity treatment. However,…
How Much Does Obesity Cost the U.S?
As obesity is a continuing issue in the U.S., it affects millions of individuals across all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Beyond its impact on physical…
Obesity and Gynecological Cancer
We know that obesity is a significant risk factor for and contributor to increased sickness and death from heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, liver and kidney disease, sleep…
Anti-Obesity Medications: A Story of Hope and Resilience
Over the last few years, research and development of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) has blossomed. For the first time ever, many patients are able to lose…
Obesity and Life Expectancy Trends in the U.S.
This article explores the relationship between obesity and declining life expectancy in the U.S.
Obesity and Heart Disease: Risks, Treatments, and Outcomes
Obesity and heart disease share a complicated relationship, and some of the same drugs may have effects on both obesity and cardiovascular health.
The Influence of Food Insecurity on Obesity: A Call to Action
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are defined as “the conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship and age that…