The objective of this study is to investigate whether the addition of liposuction or panniculectomy to a cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of complications. A total of 82 patients were split into two groups. 36 patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m [....] » Read More
Background: The 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have been lauded as a “long-overdue populist reset” and a “clinical breakthrough” by prominent medical organizations. However, an in-depth analysis of this 10-page pamphlet of slogans suggests a s [....] » Read More
Background: Obesity is frequently approached through outdated weight-centric metrics and late-stage disease markers, often overlooking early metabolic dysfunction and the physiologic drivers of appetite regulation. While pharmacologic therapies have expanded treatment option [....] » Read More
Obesity is a complex chronic disease that exerts profound and interconnected effects on cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health. Yet most global care models continue to prioritize weight change alone while overlooking the multisystem nature of obesity-related organ dysfuncti [....] » Read More
Obesity interventions often fail because they focus on short-term dieting instead of long-term behavioral change. This session presents a practical framework for sustainable weight management based on mindset transformation, nutrition literacy, and habit design. Drawing on the sp [....] » Read More
Obesity treatment often emphasizes nutrition science without addressing the behavioral accountability systems required for long-term success. This presentation shares a practical framework developed during the author’s personal 135-pound weight-loss journey beginning at age [....] » Read More
Introduction and Objective: Obesity is a chronic multi-system disease that impacts cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. The objective of this systematic review with network meta-analysis (NMA) was to determine the efficacy of obesity treatments in adults with overweight a [....] » Read More
Obesity, a complex and multifactorial characterized by the excessive of accumulation of body fat, it has been increasing over the years. Approximately one in each eight adults worldwide are overweight. The cardiologist`s view is that these patients fundamental in the management o [....] » Read More
Background: Due to the chronic nature of sickle cell disease (SCD), home-based care plays a crucial role in the management of affected children. Nutritional challenges significantly influence many SCD-related complications, including chronic inflammation and vaso-occlusive crises [....] » Read More
Your health is not defined by fate, and it is not dictated by the label’s others assign to you. Obesity isn’t the immutable burden they claim, nor is Type 2 diabetes a life sentence. For decades, I was led to believe that these diagnoses — along with heart disea [....] » Read More
In today’s world, we are all impacted by how policies affect our nutritional status in terms of food development, processing, lifestyle choices, environment, and genetics. Exploration of EBP resources will help to serve as a framework for discussion for future practice mana [....] » Read More
Obesity is a major global public health challenge and a primary driver of metabolic disorders, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The rising prevalence of obesity has contributed significantly to the global diabetes epidemic, especially in low- and middle-income countr [....] » Read More
Greater than ½ of women in the U.S. enter pregnancy as overweight (OW) or obese (OB), significantly increasing their offspring’s susceptibility to future obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fetal epicardial fat thickness (EFT), a depot of visceral adi [....] » Read More
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition characterized by significant interindividual variability in metabolic response to dietary and lifestyle interventions. Conventional, generalized weight-loss approaches often fail to produce sustainable outcomes, highlighting the need [....] » Read More
Objective: To evaluate the impact of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)-guided behavioral interventions on glycemic control, metabolic parameters, and behavioral outcomes in individuals with prediabetes and obesity. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources: [....] » Read More
Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a non-communicable disorder caused by impaired management and storage of energy, primarily caused by unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyle and stress. It is diagnosed when an individual exhibits any three of the following: obesity or i [....] » Read More
The contemporary understanding of pain has evolved from a biomedical model focused on tissue damage to more integrative perspectives, supported by advances in neuroscience and behavioral science. Various studies demonstrate that pain is a multifactorial experience modulate [....] » Read More
Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures (TPF) are high-energy fractures that often require surgery for proper healing. Literature identifies high body mass index (BMI) as a risk factor for poor surgical outcomes. This study aims to better understand how BMI affects outcomes after [....] » Read More
Background: Childhood obesity is a global health challenge associated with numerous comorbidities. While metabolic and cardiovascular risks are well-documented, its impact on musculoskeletal health, particularly postural development, requires further attention. This study investi [....] » Read More
Introduction: GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have demonstrated significant efficacy in weight reduction and metabolic improvement. However, emerging data suggest that up to 45% of weight loss with semaglutide may derive from fat-free [....] » Read More
Title : Challenges of obesity in the geriatric population
Hassan Massoud Heshmati, Endocrinology Metabolism Consulting, LLC, Hassan Heshmati and Valerie Shaw Endocrine Research, United States
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Title : VAMP, the inner work: A new pathway to sustainable weight loss
Michelle Petties, Brand New Now Press, United States
For decades, obesity treatment has focused primarily on the body—calories, compliance, medications, and surgical interventions—often overlooking the emotional, psychological, and trauma-based drivers that shape eating behaviors and long-term outcomes. This keynote pre [....] » Read More
Title : Atypical anorexia Is not that atypical: Eating disorders and obesity – The patient and clinician perspectives
Melinda J Watman , President & Founder of Weighty Decision, United States
The majority of people with Eating Disorders (ED) are of higher-weight yet EDs are minimized, underreported and often go untreated in these individuals. These individuals are half as likely to receive a clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder from a health care practitioner as t [....] » Read More
Title : Adolescent weight loss medications and surgery
Asef Mahmud, AdventHealth, United States
The treatment of pediatric obesity is an urgent clinical priority because it prevents long-term health complications such as atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and various cancers that contribute to premature mortality and increased hospitalization. While life [....] » Read More
Title : Atypical anorexia is not that atypical eating disorders and obesity, the patient and clinician perspectives
Kelly Broadwater, Chrysalis Center for Counseling and Eating Disorder Treatment, United States
The majority of people with Eating Disorders (ED) are of higher-weight yet EDs are minimized, underreported and often go untreated in these individuals. These individuals are half as likely to receive a clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder from a health care practitioner as t [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating the gray: Body composition conversations in practice
Nicholas Zarate, University of Southern California Athletics, United States
Body composition conversations are rarely straightforward. In clinical and performance settings, practitioners are often tasked with balancing evidence-based recommendations, client autonomy, ethical responsibility, and the lived realities of the individuals they serve. While ext [....] » Read More
Title : Patient reported outcomes of GLP 1/GIP agonist use for lipedema: Results from a survey based study
Jesse Cochrane, Lipedema Foundation, United States
Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by disproportionate fat accumulation, inflammation, and pain, predominantly affecting women. Traditional treatments focus on symptom management, but emerging therapies, such as GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepat [....] » Read More
Title : Assessment of 5s approach of physical activity among urban population with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Kumar Ashok Pranita, DY Patil Medical college, India
Background: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder which can be managed by lifestyle management. Physical activity plays a vital in role in diabetic & prediabetic . Physical Activity and sleep quality control blood sugar levels and lowers risk of Heart disease and nerve dam [....] » Read More
Title : Gut microbiota, obesity, and male infertility: Mechanistic links and clinical implications
Ramadan Saleh, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt
The complex interplay between gut microbiota, metabolic health, and male reproductive function is increasingly recognized as a defining axis in obesity-associated infertility, although mechanistic evidences are still mostly pre-clinical. Once viewed as a localized testicular diso [....] » Read More
Title : Epidemiological and diagnostic characteristics of children followed for overweight and obesity at the Albert Royer National Children’s Hospital Center in Senegal
Aminata Mbaye, UCAD, Senegal
The WHO defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health. Obesity should be suspected when weight increases more rapidly than height; weight-for-height charts are the clinician’s primary tool. The WHO defines overweight as a BMI ab [....] » Read More