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Fighting Obesity: A National Health Issue

October 20, 2015

It is no secret that weight loss is a major driver in American culture. In 2013, the U.S. weight loss market recorded a total market value of $60.5 billion1. And while there is certainly an aesthetic push behind weight loss culture, achieving a healthy weight is also incredibly important in terms of personal health. Almost […]

Arielle Medford ⋅ Perspectives in Research bariatric surgery, clinical research, diabetes, high blood pressure, liraglutide, medication, Obesity, Weight Loss ⋅

Secret of weight loss may be primary care physician encouragement

September 17, 2015

It seems people are always struggling to lose weight, probably a result of the multitude of factors that can derail even the strongest of individuals’ willpower. And while there are multitudes of late-night infomercials claiming to hold the next breakthrough in weight loss supplements or aerobic machines, the most influential factor may not be found […]

Paul Sirajuddin ⋅ Perspectives in Research Diet, Obesity, PCP, POWER, Primary Care, Primary Care Physician, Weight Loss ⋅

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