Obesity and COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, it is essential that we understand how the risk factors of obesity and metabolic syndrome can put people… Read More »Obesity and COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, it is essential that we understand how the risk factors of obesity and metabolic syndrome can put people… Read More »Obesity and COVID-19
You are considering one of the most important decisions of your life when it comes to having bariatric surgery. You have determined that your weight is causing you health problems, affecting your lifestyle, and interfering with intimate relationships. You have always performed your due diligence when doing something like buying a new car, so this life-changing decision should be made with the utmost analysis and scrutiny. Bearing that in mind, here are the 6 most important questions to ask before you have bariatric surgery.
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Childhood obesity rates in the United States are reaching all-time-high levels. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 17 percent of children in the US are obese. This equates to 12.7 million children and adolescents. A recent study has found that childhood obesity is linked to an increased risk of developing colon cancer in adulthood.
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