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Medications That May Increase Weight
Many commonly used medications may cause weight gain. The amount of weight gained may vary depending on the patient and type of medication. Mechanisms for…
Report from the AMA Annual Meeting
The Obesity Medicine Association was represented at the American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting by delegate Ethan Lazarus, MD, and alternate delegate Carolynn Francavilla, MD.…
American Medical Association House of Delegates Approves Resolution to Help Destigmatize Obesity
The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates today approved a resolution authored by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) that seeks to de-stigmatize obesity and…
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
A ketogenic diet is similar to a strict low-carbohydrate diet with two main differences: restriction of protein intake and the purposeful induction of “nutritional (or…
Obesity and Exercise
Most people agree that physical activity is an essential component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, it is important to acknowledge that there are challenges…
Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that negatively affects many parts of the body. Medical conditions linked to OSA include hypertension, insulin resistance, visceral…
Obesity and Pregnancy: Beyond 40 Weeks
Obesity affects both mother and offspring for the 40-week period of gestation and beyond. It involves preconception, conception, gestation, and postpartum periods. Effects of obesity…
The Role of Resistance Training in the Management of Obesity
The role of exercise has traditionally been felt to play only a minor role in the management of obesity, despite it being recognized as a…
What Is a Low-carb Diet?
A low-carb diet emphasizes eating proteins, natural fats, and vegetables, while decreasing, and in some cases eliminating altogether, the consumption of grains, breads, pastas, rice,…