Doctors say weight loss injections could help fight rising obesity rates in Louisiana

For two years now we’ve been showing you the success stories of people on those weight loss injections. Author: Meg Farris / WWL Louisiana Medical Reporter (WWL) Published: 6:25 PM CST November 14, 2023 Updated: 10:24 PM CST November 14, 2023 NEW ORLEANS — In the U.S., nearly 40% of people are medically obese. In
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More Evidence That Bariatric Surgery Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes

New research from the Cleveland Clinic adds more evidence that people with type 2 diabetes and obesity can significantly reduce their risk of death and major cardiovascular events if they undergo weight loss or bariatric surgery. The results of the study were presented on September 2, 2019, at the European Society of Cardiology Congress and simultaneously published in
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Dr. Lavin on The Doctors TV Show

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2016 Robb Report Health & Wellness Summit

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2017 Obesity Week: Dr. Lavin to serve as Course Co-Director

According to the Obesity Week website, “ObesityWeek is a unique, international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, surgical intervention and prevention of obesity. By combining both American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS) annual meetings, Obesity Week brings together world-renowned experts in obesity to share innovation and
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