Obesity touches everything
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New York Tackles Insulin AccessNew York Tackles Insulin Access Hurdles as Governor Hochul Takes on Therapy Costs
With diabetes a growing risk – and expense – for many New Yorkers, Governor Hochul seeks to cap monthly costs and reduce health inequities. Read
Dr. Leon Igel honored as ADA Greater New York Research Dinner Medical Honoree of the Year
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Obesity Treatment Is Not Just About Weight Loss
“Obesity care is about health, not weight.” Obesity is a complex disease, and the successful treatment of it should be measured in improved health–not numbers
When It Comes to the Future of HLTH – Life Is Not a Las Vegas Roulette Wheel
Gil Bashe made ten predictions for HLTH this year, including increased interest in obesity treatment. The pioneering research by Dr. Louis Aronne, Intellihealth co-founder, found
Are Your Patients Asking about Wegovy?
When patients ask about Wegovy, make sure you have these answers Insurance, side effects, compounded semaglutide, supplements…. Patients are curious about anti-obesity medications such as
The AMA Recognized Obesity as a Disease in 2013. How Far Have We Come in the Last 10 Years, and Where Are We Headed?
Dr. Katherine Saunders interviewed her mentor and one of the pioneers of obesity medicine, Dr. Louis Aronne, about what impact the recognition of obesity as
Weight Management During Fertility Treatment
A Challenge But Not a Lost Cause Dr. Katherine Saunders addresses the relationship between weight and fertility and the challenges many women face when trying
Avoiding Drug-Induced Weight Gain: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way
According to Dr. Katherine Saunders, there are four things healthcare practitioners can do to help patients avoid drug-induced weight gain. Read more at Medika.life
The value of weight management in PCOS treatment
How does excess weight affect women’s health? Studies suggest that up to 80% of women who have PCOS also have overweight or obesity. Can losing
Hesitant to Discuss Weight With Your Patients?
Five Tips for Women’s Health Providers to Discuss Weight and Address Obesity Some clinicians are hesitant to discuss weight with their patients. Because obesity is
Managing Menopause-Related Weight Gain
One of the side effects of midlife hormone changes may be menopause-related weight gain Menopause causes a number of physiological changes that could lead to
It’s not an urban legend: Losing weight is often harder for women
Why Is It Easier for Men to Lose Weight? While losing weight can be a struggle for everyone, it seems there is a battle of
