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Weight Management
The Endocrinology Network® Weight Management clinical resource center is the home of all content related to weight loss and obesity management. Now a full-blown epidemic, the obesity crisis is one of the most prominent and dangerous health crises in the US. This page will provide insight and perspective related to FDA approvals, the latest studies, and guideline updates related to nutrition, obesity, and weight management.
High Levels of Body Fat Linked to Increased Osteoporosis Risk in Men
February 10, 2022
Using data from NHANES, researchers at the University of Chicago provide insight into associations of fat mass index and lean mass index on bone mineral density and how sex influences these associations.
Gestational Weight Gain Patterns May Influence Childhood Growth Patterns
February 09, 2022
Data from a New York-based cohort of mother-child dyads details the impact of gestational weight gain patterns on childhood growth trajectories and how trajectories differ among male and female children.
Achieving Healthy Sleep Durations Can Aid in Weight Loss, Reducing Caloric Intake
February 07, 2022
A randomized trial from the University of Chicago suggests achieving a healthy duration of sleep habitually could reduce energy intake and lead to reductions in body weight.
Bariatric Surgery Could Reverse Low Testosterone Levels in Adolescent Males
February 03, 2022
Data from the Teen-LABS study demonstrate undergoing bariatric surgery was associated with an increase in testosterone levels among adolescent males with subnormal serum testosterone levels.
Obesity Increases Risk of Multiple Reproductive Disorders in Women
February 01, 2022
Results of a recent study shed light on observational and genetic associations between obesity and multiple female reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, PCOS, and heavy menstrual bleeding.
Study Raises Alarm Over Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, Rising Obesity Rates in Type 1 Diabetes
January 26, 2022
An analysis of data from more than 135k patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes indicates the age-adjusted rate of chronic kidney disease was greater in type 1 diabetes and also sheds light on the rising rate of obesity in type 1 diabetes.
Gastric Bypass Associated with Greater Medication Discontinuation than Sleeve Gastrectomy
January 21, 2022
A comparative effectiveness study of Medicare claims data suggests gastric bypass surgery was associated with a greater rate of discontinuation of medications for obesity-related comorbidities than sleeve gastrectomy.
Endocrine Month in Review: December 2021
December 25, 2021
Each month, our editorial staff compiles a month in review highlighting the most popular content from the past month. December's month in review features new guidelines, stories on the effect of delayed visits, and more.
"Move More, Sit Less" Messaging Effective Approach for Weight Loss in Obesity
December 22, 2021
A new trial from Wake Forest University underlines the importance of messaging and individualized approaches to achieve weight loss among older patients with obesity.
JAMA Review Details Current Evidence Base Surrounding Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
December 17, 2021
An umbrella review of meta-analyses of RCTs examining intermittent fasting for weight loss provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of the approach on various health outcome measures in patients with overweight or obesity.