Methodist New Year New You
January 2012
Methodist New Year New You
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in the Methodist New Year New You Event for community outreach regarding women’s health issues.
Methodist New Year New You
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in the Methodist New Year New You Event for community outreach regarding women’s health issues.
Bariatric surgery is the most successful treatment available for obesity and weight loss surgery is most successful when accompanied by professional counseling. Many people who suffer from obesity use food to self-medicate, so it’s crucial for patients to understand the mental aspect of obesity and how to stay mentally healthy as well as physically healthy…
Obesity leads to numerous health problems, including type 2 diabetes, which is a condition that limits your body’s ability to process sugar. Can bariatric surgery improve type 2 diabetes? Since obesity and diabetes are linked, treating obesity through bariatric surgery can improve type 2 diabetes symptoms to the point where medication is no longer necessary….
Every year, millions of Americans suffer from migraines. These excruciating headaches can have a serious impact on a person’s life, decreasing their enjoyment of everyday activities and causing significant stress. A recent study from researchers at the University of Padova in Italy found a surprising remedy to migraines: weight loss. This study found that obese…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine system condition that affects childbearing-age women worldwide. The common symptoms of PCOS include: Enlarged ovaries with clusters of cysts Abnormal menstrual periods Infertility Excess androgen and male hair growth Obesity High insulin resistance (potentially leading to diabetes) While it’s uncertain what exactly causes PCOS, there is a…
Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…
Because many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes develop the condition as a complication of obesity, doctors have focused on treating the condition with dietary changes, exercise and medication. Correcting the excess weight would usually improve or cure the condition. Treating these patients with weight-loss surgery was considered a drastic treatment, reserved for those who…