This paper considers the argument for obesity as a chronic relapsing disease process.
Obesity is viewed from an epidemiological model, with an agent affecting the host and …

The 2013 decision of the American Medical Association (AMA) to recognize obesity as a
complex, chronic disease that requires medical attention came as the result of developments …

The emerging obesity epidemic and accompanying health consequences led The Obesity
Society (TOS) in 2008 to publish a position paper defining obesity as a disease. Since then …

Objective: To formulate clinical practice guidelines for the pharmacological management of
obesity. Participants: An Endocrine Society-appointed Task Force of experts, a …

Studies show that women with high BMI are less likely than thinner women to seek
healthcare. We aimed to determine the mechanisms linking women's weight status to their …

Weight bias is a widespread form of prejudice that leads to the stigmatization of individuals
who are perceived to have excess weight. Several psychological theories have been used …

Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in other developed and
developing countries. The prevalence of obesity is increasing not only in adults, but …

Background Chronic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions have a significant global
burden and frequently co-occur. Musculoskeletal conditions may contribute to the …

Obesity is one of the most serious and prevalent non-communicable diseases of the twenty-
first century. It is also a patient-centered condition in which affected individuals seek …

A 56‐week randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate safety and efficacy of a
controlled‐release combination of phentermine and topiramate (PHEN/TPM CR) for weight …