Obesity is a serious global concern, and healthcare workers play a vital role in addressing it. They can guide patients to live healthier lives and manage their weight. However, weight discussions in primary care are not happening enough. Why? Biases, misunderstandings, and fear of offending patients often stand in the way. This can result in poor communication and t...

In the beautiful province of British Columbia, there's a special program called the Generation Health Clinic. This program focuses on helping kids and teens manage their weight. From 2015 to 2019, researchers kept track of the eating habits, physical activities, and sleep patterns of the kids in the program. They divided the data based on the kids' ages (12 and young...

Ever wondered how well people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and weight in real-life settings? A study took a close look at this in primary care facilities. The goal? To understand how well people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) control their blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight, and to see what medicines healthcare providers prescribe most oft...

The 5A's Framework, which stands for Assess, Advise, Assist, Agree, and Arrange, has been a go-to guide for doctors and nurses when they advise patients about their weight. But how often is this framework used in research studies focused on obesity and weight counseling? A recent review of scientific articles sought to answer this question. Researchers searched four...

More and more pregnant women are starting their journey with extra weight. This can raise the chances of gaining too much weight during pregnancy, which isn't good for mom or baby. But, there aren't many proven ways to help these women stay healthy in clinics. That's where a new program, Healthy Habits in Pregnancy and Beyond (HHIPBe), comes in. It focuses on creatin...