More articles about: Weight Management Non-Surgical
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Randy Seeley gets a lot of questions about GLP-1s. Here’s why
A Michigan Medicine Ph.D. researcher dissected bariatric surgery to understand how it actually works, contributing to obesity therapies that have given rise to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
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Healthy good tidings: 20 ways to manage your diet this season
Staying healthy during the holidays can be a tall order, but arranging your plate and your plans with these tips can help.
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How do GLP-1 weight loss drugs affect the liver?
Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, receptor agonists, that aid in weight loss, are now being investigated for their ability to help other patients, including those with liver disease. However, a research letter discusses the first known case of hepatitis and jaundice in a patient taking these drugs.
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Navigating a weight loss journey
Losing weight can feel like a constant uphill battle for many people. However, patients like Marsha Burks found success with The Weight Navigation Program at Michigan Medicine, a program aiming to make weight loss easier with structured, individualized support.
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Adding obesity experts to primary care clinics improves patients’ weight loss outcomes
A weight navigation program for primary care patients with obesity led to more use of proven weight management strategies and more weight loss
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Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?
Cardiologist shares how weight loss medications may impact cardiovascular health.
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Medicare doesn’t cover obesity drugs, but 76% of older adults think it should
Drugs approved for people with obesity or diabetes, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, can reduce risk for older adults; a new poll shows attitudes toward them
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Bariatric endoscopy for weight loss: What is it and how does it work?
A gastroenterologist discusses several non-invasive therapies for treating obesity
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How a Low Calorie Diet Can Help Arthritis Symptoms
Managing arthritis symptoms may start in the kitchen, experts say. A rheumatologist provides tips and an easy recipe to help those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis diagnoses.
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“Fat Shaming” Won’t Solve Obesity. Science Might.
Fat shaming won’t solve obesity, but science could help. Michigan Medicine rounds up research papers and articles to show why treatment can’t adopt the “one size fits all” approach.
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New Endoscopic Procedures Offer Alternative to Bariatric Surgery
A multidisciplinary Michigan Medicine program performs innovative weight-loss treatments using noninvasive techniques. Learn more about these options.
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'All Is Better' After Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Procedure
A new endoscopic procedure designed to shrink the stomach without surgery helped a mother of five lose weight and regain an active lifestyle.
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Study: Weight Loss Reduces Pain Far Beyond Load-Bearing Joints
Read how people with obesity can reduce pain and other comorbid conditions - like depression - with weight loss.
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How Losing Weight Can Relieve a Host of Painful Problems
The benefits of losing weight are documented in this latest study lead by a Michigan Medicine research investigator
