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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity
Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity
Living with Obesity as You Age
Obesity can worsen the effects of aging. Learn how physical changes and life events in our 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s can affect weight gain, and the impact of obesity at each age
Obesity Throughout Different Life Stages
Learn how living with obesity can amplify the effects of aging
The Risks of Obesity During and After Pregnancy
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
New Anti-Obesity Medications Are More Effective with Fewer Side Effects
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
Changing How We Talk About Obesity — A Conversation with Dr. Sowa
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments
Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Obesity Among Black Women: Fighting the Disease Through Community
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
Navigating Obesity and Stress Two Years Into the Covid-19 Pandemic
Watch this video with Dr. Chao to learn information on how to manage your stress, manage your weight and prioritize your mental health.
New Insights From Biology Can Help Overcome Siloed Thinking in Cancer Clinical Trials and Treatment
Metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes can influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment
How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so Critical
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
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