Editorial
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Learn why obesity is a complex chronic disease shaped by biology, environment, health, and lived experience—not simply willpower.
Prescription obesity medicines can be effective tools for some people and require individualized screening, monitoring, and long-term planning.
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Understand how metabolic surgery works, who may be assessed, and why lifelong follow-up is an essential part of care.
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Prepare for a respectful, productive conversation about weight, health risks, treatment choices, and your priorities.
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BMI is a useful population-level screening measure, but it has important limits when used to assess an individual’s health.
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Appetite, energy use, and fat storage are regulated by biological systems that differ from person to person.
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Weight stigma can harm physical and mental health. Recognizing it is the first step toward more respectful support and care.
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