Obesity Medicine

Obesity Medicine is a young specialty but is expanding quickly in response to the global epidemic of obesity and the many chronic diseases it causes.

In the US, where 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity, results of 2 new case series have important clinical implications for patient care during the pandemic.

VIDEO: Patients with obesity are at increased risk for the SARS-CoV-2 infection and for more dangerous complications, explains obesity researcher Donna Ryan, MD.

A newly published study found that Pilates may be effective in improving cardiovascular health for obese young women.

Irregular sleep patterns in women may impact quality of diet and calories consumed, increasing risk for cardiometabolic disease, concludes a new study.

The FDA is urging physicians to weigh the benefits and risks of the obesity drug, Belviq™ (lorcaserin), when deciding to start or continue treatment.

Abdominal obesity was independently associated with recurrent MI or stroke despite secondary preventive measures, according to a new study.

Morbid obesity significantly increases risks associated with diverticulitis including open surgeries and mortality, according to new research.

From nut consumption to abnormal bowel habits, test your knowledge of the latest research in obesity with this quick quiz. 

Addressing weight issues with patients can be tricky, but these 8 tips can help make that awkward conversation a little easier. 

SAN ANTONIO - A national analysis has revealed an increase in the rate of colorectal cancer resections occurring after bariatric surgery.

In a new study of >600 000 Israeli adolescents, researchers found an inverse relationship between body mass index and acne. 

A recent study found that obese or severely obese patients have a 60% higher risk of chronic diarrhea vs those who are within a normal weight range. 

Eating just half a serving more a day of nuts can help ward off weight gain and lower the risk of obesity, according to a recent study. 

The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about? Click through to find out. 

No metabolic derangement, insulin sensitivity preserved; fat on the macrometabolic level can look fit. Now, let's look deeper. 

Here's a look at some of the ways people have been dying lately -- from the common to the unusual.

Authors of a new study were surprised to find that this relationship was exclusive to women of normal weight.

Providers may now be paid up to $785 (increased from $450) for each patient who loses 5% of their body weight.

Study: each gain of 5 kg was linked to a 17% drop in odds of healthy aging. A powerful message for young patients.

Take this brief quiz to see what you’ve learned about the challenges and opportunities of obesity management.

Following are answers to the questions primary care physicians most often ask.

As with any other chronic disease, a detailed medical history is important. Individualized interventions recommended.

Often efforts are made in treating the consequences more than the primary cause.

Here are answers to the questions primary care physicians most often ask about patient evaluation.