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![Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness]()
Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness https://utswmed.org/medblog/afib-obesity-treatments/ A 10% weight loss can reverse atrial fibrillation. UT Southwestern's program helps patient manage their weight and their AFib. -
![Obesity and high blood pressure: How a supplement might break the link]()
Obesity and high blood pressure: How a supplement might break the link https://utswmed.org/medblog/obesity-and-high-blood-pressure-how-supplement-might-break-link/ Obesity is one of the main causes of high blood pressure, although the connection has not been well understood. But UT Southwestern recently discovered that changes... -
![CKM syndrome: The intersection of obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases]()
CKM syndrome: The intersection of obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases https://utswmed.org/medblog/cardio-kidney-metabolic-syndrome/ Obesity, heart and kidney diseases, and diabetes are all connected, and now that the American Heart Association has formalized CKM syndrome, it could change the... -
![Two-stage knee fusion surgery restores mobility for Texas woman with obesity]()
Two-stage knee fusion surgery restores mobility for Texas woman with obesity https://utswmed.org/medblog/obesity-complex-knee-fusion/ When a Texas woman faced leg amputation due to knee problems and severe obesity, our orthopedic surgery team created a new surgery – and a custom device – to save... -
![Anti-obesity drugs are closing the gap between dieting and bariatric surgery]()
Anti-obesity drugs are closing the gap between dieting and bariatric surgery https://utswmed.org/medblog/obesity-medication-weight-program/ “Eat less, move more” is not a long-term weight management solution. But anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 agonists can change a patient’s relationship with food... -
![The art and science of tackling obesity]()
The art and science of tackling obesity https://utswmed.org/medblog/obesity-treatment/ Treating obesity effectively takes a team approach. UT Southwestern's Weight Wellness Program knows firsthand the art and science required to help patients reverse... -
![Surprise ‘Ozempic babies’ underscore links between obesity and fertility]()
Surprise ‘Ozempic babies’ underscore links between obesity and fertility https://utswmed.org/medblog/surprise-ozempic-babies-underscore-links-between-obesity-and-fertility/ “Ozempic babies” are surprising women who are taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound... -
![Taking aim at fatty liver, cancer with new blood test]()
Taking aim at fatty liver, cancer with new blood test https://utswmed.org/medblog/nafld-blood-test/ UT Southwestern has developed a simple blood test that can predict which patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are most likely to develop liver cancer. -
![Sleep disorders and obesity: A vicious cycle]()
Sleep disorders and obesity: A vicious cycle https://utswmed.org/medblog/obesity-sleep-disorders/ Obesity disrupts sleep, and sleep disorders can cause weight gain. Explore this vicious cycle and how sleep medicine strategies can help break it.