An expert discusses food choice, nutritional deficiencies, and eating healthy
March is National Nutrition Month. Here are more things primary care physicians can consider when examining patients, their diets, and what they themselves eat every day.
Clinical side of primary care; Oprah, obesity and meds; and you, Brutus? – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Most overweight and obese cities: a slideshow
WalletHub tallies cities based on body metrics, health consequences and food availability.
Clocks spring forward; economics of antiobesity medicines; lead in cinnamon – Morning Medical Update
OTC continuous glucose monitor gets nod from FDA
Sensor paired with smartphone app measures glucose values every 15 minutes.
The burden of obesity isn't measured just in pounds
New anti-obesity drugs are a new tool in fight against overweight, but more accessibility is needed.
How to guide patients to healthy eating habits
Patients who follow these six rules can lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.
Reversing diabetes for heart and kidney health; MS and medical marijuana; ‘notice of exclusion’ due to fraud – Morning Medical Update
Obesity: How do we treat America’s silent killer without breaking the economy?
Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.
Delivering ‘good news’ or ‘bad news’ about weight can influence patients
Study examines words and tones that physicians use when discussing obesity in the exam room.
FDA approves new drug for weight loss
Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo
Advocates call for Medicare coverage of antiobesity drugs
White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.
Obesity rates increasing across the country: CDC
New study finds ‘significant disparities’ in prevalence among racial, ethnic groups
New study finds benefits of walking start at just 2,400 steps a day
But more is better, so if your patients reach 10,000 steps a day, tell them to keep it up.
Weight loss drugs would be covered by Medicare under new legislation
Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Primary care physicians are not addressing obesity with patients, researchers say
New tool aims to become sustainable program for treating obesity as a disease state, not just other associated conditions.
Equity up, weight down: ACP urges docs to help all patients manage obesity
New initiative is ‘ambitious’ but ‘intentional’ with educational resources to cut disparities, dissolve stigma, and improve health.
America is becoming more obese
The number of states with high adult obesity rates is increasing.
The 11 best diets for patients
Some of the best ways to help your patients fight obesity.
Discussing nutrition with patients: 5 points to stress
Here are some important nutritional elements to discuss with patients.
3 myths about losing weight physicians can dispel
When it comes to myths surrounding obesity, the list of misconceptions is as long as the myriad of complications it can cause.
One Disease, Many Causes: Social Determinants of Urban Obesity
Patients in disadvantaged urban areas will have to overcome greater obstacles, with fewer resources.
Poll: Alcoholism, weight gain seen among those coping with pandemic
The results could indicate a secondary health crisis will be facing the nation.
How physicians can assist patients on proper heart health
There is convincing evidence that counseling interventions improve blood pressure, lipid and fasting blood glucose levels, body weight/adiposity and eating habits. Improvement in these areas will strengthen heart health.
Managing Obesity, Stress and Depression During the COVID-19 pandemic
Getting a handle on the pandemic must include efforts to address the obesity and mental health crises as well
Taking on the obesity crisis: How physicians can talk with, manage and motivate patients
The right way to treat and talk about obesity, on this week’s Medical Economics Pulse.
Tackling obesity
How physicians are addressing obesity as a chronic condition and helping patients lose weight.
Body fat’s role in disease
Body fat in the gut is a driver of numerous chronic diseases
The sub-culture of healthy diets
Joseph Scherger, M.D., is fighting back against the unhealthy Western diet and lifestyle
How we can change our approach to treating chronic diseases
Diet changes could improve chronic disease
