Some are hailing them as miracle weight loss drugs, even though they started out as a treatment for diabetes. Now that the FDA has approved two GLP-1 drugs specifically for weight loss, more people are seeking out the medication, and sometimes misusing it.
More than two in five U.S. adults suffer from obesity, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment option, a new national survey
<p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html">More than two in five U.S. adults suffer from obesity</a>, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment option, a new national survey by <a href="http://www.orlandohealth.com/">Orlando Health</a> reveals common stigmas that may deter those who qualify for surgery from pursuing the treatment they need.</p>
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