Obesity statistics reflect a national health crisis and prompt a call to action

BMI is a measure of body weight relative to height. The goal for most people is to have a BMI that’s over 18 and under 25.
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Northwestern Medicine launches program for patients with obesity concerns who are planning a pregnancy

Northwestern Medicine has launched a program to help patients who have concerns related to obesity and are planning a pregnancy. Women with higher levels of body fat sometimes struggle to conceive ...

Obesity drugs regulate neural systems to curb appetite, research reveals

A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified novel neural circuits modulated by the diabetes and obesity-management ...
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Too heavy for medical care: Over 40% of specialty clinics turn away patients weighing 465 pounds

Patients weighing 450 pounds or more face barriers and discrimination when scheduling or attending doctor visits at subspecialty practices, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Subscribe to ...