It’s Simple Math: Reducing Obesity = Fewer Cardiovascular Risks
Where there is obesity, there also is high likelihood of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and a host of other serious medical conditions
Diabesity High Risk Factors
As National Diabetes Month draws to an end, it is important to recognize that while awareness and education are essential
Theory: A Protein Secreted by Fat Cells Drives the Development of Breast Cancer
The link between obesity and cancer is well-established. In the case of breast cancer, however,
Healthy Body Weight is Crucial in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of Genetic Predisposition
Genetic predispositions account for the increased likelihood of ...
The Compounded Risks for Kidney Disease and Patients with Obesity
A study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has linked obesity as a risk factor for developing Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), a type of kidney cancer. Obesity can create several comorbid illnesses, most of which increase the…
How to Start the Weight Management Conversation with your Patients
Addressing someone's weight can be a touchy subject. Why it may be important to address your parents weight. “Well, the doctor didn’t say anything during my visit, so it must not be a problem.” Those are the thoughts of many…
The Convergence of Depression and Obesity
Long before I was a Board Certified Family Medicine physician involved with Depression and Obesity Medicine, I was a Teaching Fellow and Performing Arts Consultant working for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in their Very Special Arts Program.…