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‘Superhuman, but never enough’: Essay details inequities experienced by Black women physicians in the United States. ‘Superhuman, but never enough’: Essay details inequities experienced by Black women physicians in the United States. BOSTON
In this Massachusetts General Hospital Blum Center presentation from September 10, 2021, learn the challenges that many families face when dealing with childhood obesity from Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS, director of the Pediatric Program in the Mass General Weight Center and provider in Pediatric Endocrinology. She shares insights and tips on how to manage childhood obesity.
Body mass index as a risk factor for diabetes varies throughout the world. Body mass index as a risk factor for diabetes varies throughout the world. Key Takeaways • There are substantial differences among low- and middle-income countries in the
Are higher obesity rates in minority groups a product of systemic racism?. Are higher obesity rates in minority groups a product of systemic racism?. Key Takeaways • A new perspective article provides evidence that obesity’s disproportionate
Angela K. Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, directora adjunta de Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center (Centro de Peso de Massachusetts General Hospital), ha desarrollado un protocolo de toma de decisiones compartida para apoyar a los médicos en la implementación del ayuno intermitente como una intervención nutricional prescrita.
Fasting for 12-16 hours is thought to decrease insulin levels, inflammation and encourage weight loss.
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a potential way to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. IF is based on adjusting the timing of when you consume calories and when you do not, separating the day into a fasting period and a non-fasting period.
La obesidad no es un factor de riesgo para infectarse con el COVID-19 del que somos conscientes hoy en día. Sin embargo, los nuevos datos sugieren que los pacientes que tienen obesidad tienen más probabilidades de requerir cuidados intensivos para el COVID-19.
Obesity is not a risk factor for becoming infected with COVID-19 that we are aware of today. However, new data suggests that patients who have obesity are more likely to require intensive care for COVID-19.
In episode #45 of the Charged podcast, Dr. Angela Fitch shares how she is helping to transform the way obesity treatment is approached by building patient-focused treatment programs and communities of support to help patients succeed in losing weight and living healthier lives.