Practical tool aims to help GPs manage obesity Two decades’ worth of evidence has been collated into an algorithm GPs can use when managing patients with obesity.
Could directly providing food to patients help support weight loss? Research suggests it can have overall health benefits. But a GP expert says dietary intervention alone may not be enough for some.
One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.
GP webinar series: The neurobiology of weight change The upcoming Rethink Obesity webcast will give GPs insight into leveraging pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy for weight management.
Hoping to get in shape for summer? Experts suggest ditching the fads in favour of a diet more likely to stick.
Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.
Weighing in after breast cancer Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis is surprisingly common – and comes with a number of risks. Dr Carolyn Ee has some recommendations to help GPs and their patients.
Worth the weight Dr Hester Wilson writes on how gentle questions over the long term can help patients with chronic disease make changes.
Intermittent fasting delivers results for women with obesity Research has found women with obesity who followed a strict diet involving intermittent fasting lost more weight than those undertaking other methods.
Weight regain after bariatric surgery: Nutritional considerations Dietitian Amanda Clark examines expectations of weight following bariatric surgery.