Obesity

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Obesity increases the risk for many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

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Center for Feeding & Nutrition

The Mass General Brigham for Children Center for Feeding & Nutrition takes a multidisciplinary approach to research and care for children with nutritional challenges, with a special focus on feeding difficulties and overweight or obesity.

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Dietitian's Dish

A quarterly newsletter from the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center.

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Pediatric Endocrine Program and Diabetes Center

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Center is an international referral center for the management of pediatric diabetes and endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.

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Weight Loss Surgery

The Weight Loss Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides safe, effective surgical options for obesity, weight disorders, and metabolic disease, supporting long-term health and wellness.

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Obesity

Obesity has a far-ranging negative effect on health. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.

 

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