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Improved health should guide obesity treatment, not weight loss alone

A new scientific statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the benefits of obesity treatment beyond weight loss, including improved overall health and reduced risk of conditions such as heart disease, sleep apnea and l…

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A new scientific statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the benefits of obesity treatment beyond weight loss, including improved overall health and reduced risk of conditions such as heart disease, sleep apnea and liver disease. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease influenced by biology, genetics, metabolism, the brain and environmental factors—not simply a matter of willpower.

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