by Chester Tam | Nov 17, 2020 | Obesity Medicine
A weight-loss journey is never the same for any two people. It’s something so tied to your personal health, genetics, and lifestyle that can’t be a one-size-fits-all approach Weight Loss According to the Weight Loss Industry For some reason, the weight loss industry...
by Chester Tam | Sep 25, 2020 | Obesity Medicine, Pharmacology
There are many approaches to medical weight loss: surgery, drugs, and hormone injections to name a few. But Plenity© is the new weight loss sheriff in town and it comes in the form of a pill. Here’s everything you need to know about this ground-breaking weight-loss...
by Chester Tam | Jan 19, 2020 | Obesity Medicine
Meridia, also known as sibutramine, was released in the 1990s, as a weight loss medication. Since the beginning, we have known that it often increases blood pressure and pulse that is persistent despite further weight loss. As a bariatrician, a physician trained in...
by Chester Tam | Dec 13, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Obesity Medicine
If you’re struggling with your weight, your first concern may be about your appearance and your energy levels. After all, the issues you must deal with today weigh more heavily on your mind than any future concerns. While appearance and energy are certainly strong...
by Chester Tam | Nov 30, 2019 | Obesity Medicine
We have long known that obesity causes heart disease and diabetes. More recent attention has been paid to the link between obesity and cancer. A new study released by the American Institute for Cancer Research reveals that at least 100,000 cases of cancer each...
by Chester Tam | Aug 28, 2017 | Healthy Eating, Obesity Medicine
One in every three adults in the United States are obese or overweight. As more and more people turn to medical weight loss programs for support, many point their finger at the unhealthy nature of the typical American diet as the primary reason as to why such a large...
