1 of 7 / Overview
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What Is Obesity?
Doctors define obesity as a chronic disease that results when have you have excess body fat that puts your health at risk.
How Is Obesity Treated?
If you’ve developed obesity, a variety of treatment options can help you lose weight.
Which Doctors Treat Obesity?
Doctors who specialize in obesity help you come up with a plan that can include diet, exercise, medicines, and behavior changes.
What Your Doctor Is Trying to Tell You About Weight Loss
Learn how to turn your doctor’s well-meaning, yet sometimes vague, strategies into real steps you can start taking today.
2 of 7 / Causes & Risks
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Causes of Obesity
Many things are involved in causing obesity, a chronic medical condition that involves having too much body fat.
What To Know About Obesogens
Some researchers suggest the possibility that chemicals called obesogens in common products may contribute to obesity.
What Is Set Point Weight?
Some scientists believe that the human body has a set point weight that it returns to.
Why Can't I Lose Weight?
You try hard, but that scale won't budge. See if one of these sneaky things is secretly messing with your weight loss hopes.
3 of 7 / Diet & Lifestyle
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You Can Lose Weight, One Small Habit at a Time
One reason that small habit changes can work is because you build success quickly.
Your Weight Loss Checklist
Trying to trim down? These tips will keep you on the path to success.
Long-Term Weight Loss: 5 Tips
You want to lose weight and keep it off for good. These five strategies will help you do just that.
When You Need to Lose Weight for Your Heart
When your doctor says you need to lose weight for the sake of your heart, start with a plan.
4 of 7 / Drug Treatment
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Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
Obesity is a chronic condition that poses health risks. Prescription weight loss drugs are now considered a frontline treatment.
Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound: What’s the Difference?
These drugs do have a lot of similarities but also important differences. Like any drug, these medicines do have downsides.
Mounjaro Side Effects
Not everyone who uses Mounjaro has side effects. You may not have some or even any of them.
Mounjaro and Pregnancy
It's not advised to take Mounjaro (tirzepatide) if you’re pregnant, trying to have a baby, or breastfeeding.
5 of 7 / Weight Loss Surgery
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The Facts About Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can be lifesaving for some people who have a lot of weight to lose and need more than diet and exercise.
Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Surgery
If you're thinking about weight loss surgery, talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks.
Choosing a Type of Weight Loss Surgery
If you're thinking about metabolic/bariatric weight loss surgery, talk to your doctor about whether it's a good option for you.
Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
You might have questions about bariatric surgery costs, what insurance covers, and how to convince insurance to cover the bill.
6 of 7 / Complications
View AllWhat Health Conditions Are Linked to Obesity?
Obesity is a known risk factor for other conditions. It is a chronic and progressive condition that has many treatment options.
Atherosclerosis: What’s Weight Got to Do With It?
Extra pounds make atherosclerosis more likely. So getting in shape is one of the best things you can do for your heart.
7 of 7 / Tools & Calculators
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