by | Jun 9, 2021 | News, Obesity Medicine
On June 4, 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy™ (Semaglutide) a weekly injection for the treatment of obesity. As a medical weight clinic, we are always skeptical about new treatments for obesity, and for good reason. Marketers flood the web with miracle cures for obesity...
by | Apr 22, 2021 | Lifestyle
Marketers and diet companies often promote the cosmetic benefits of weight loss. But the most important reason to avoid obesity is that it may help you live longer. A medical weight loss program is a great way to lose weight in a safe and healthy way that promises...
by | Jan 29, 2021 | Obesity Medicine, Resource
Diabetes is a medical condition that prevents the body from processing and using blood sugar. It’s associated with excess weight and afflicts many people with obesity. The good news is, weight loss is often the solution to improve. A moderate amount of weight loss can...
by Chester Tam | Dec 8, 2009 | Obesity Medicine
The American Heart Association has recently released new guidelines for daily intake of added sugars, and they’re the most stringent of any major health organization to date. The AHA is now recommending that women limit their intake of “added sugar” to no more than 25...