“Compounded” gets used a lot without explanation. Here’s what it actually means, and what it doesn’t, for your weight management plan.
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Most clinical guidelines use a BMI of 30, or 27 with a related health condition, as a starting point. Here’s what that actually means and doesn’t mean.
Are You a Candidate for Medical Weight Management? (BMI 27+ Explained) Read More »
“Food noise” is the constant mental chatter about food that makes weight loss exhausting. Here’s what it is, and why it often quiets down.
What “Food Noise” Is, and Why It Quiets Down Read More »
If diet and exercise alone haven’t worked, it’s not a willpower problem. Genetics, hormones, sleep, and metabolism all play a real role.
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MacArthur Gastroenterology LaunchesPhysician-Supervised Weight Managementand Fatty Liver Screening Programs New physician-led programs address two of the most common, and most overlooked, metabolic health conditions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAKLAND, Calif., July 27, 2026: MacArthur Gastroenterology today announced the launch of two new physician-led programs: a noninvasive fatty liver screening program and a physician-supervised weight management program.
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A look inside a physician-supervised weight management program, what your first evaluation covers, and where medication fits into the bigger plan.
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MASLD stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, the current medical term for what most people still call fatty liver disease. It develops when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, usually alongside conditions like obesity, prediabetes, or high blood pressure. Government health researchers estimate it affects roughly a quarter of U.S. adults, and most don’t know they have it.
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