obesity
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3 medical options for treating obesity
Posted on 6 March 2023
Various treatments exist to help obese people lose weight. But before these can happen, you must fulfill certain criteria and your doctor will conduct tests to check if the treatment is
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When puppy fat becomes dangerous [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 5 February 2021
Is it puppy fat, or is it time to start worrying about your child’s weight?
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Metabolic syndrome [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 5 February 2021
Underlying conditions like high blood pressure and obesity can jointly lead to Syndrome X – and recognising it could be a matter of life or death.
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Can your lifestyle lead to diabetes?
Posted on 6 November 2018
Type 2 diabetes can be treated when diagnosed early. If left untreated, warns Mediclinic Vergelegen endocrinologist Dr Elmo Pretorius, it can lead to kidney damage, heart disease and even stroke.
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Will your child’s excess weight be problematic in later life?
Posted on 29 September 2017
Childhood obesity rates are soaring. In South Africa, almost 4 million children could be affected in the next few years. Parents should be on the lookout for warning signs from an early age.
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How to stay active at work
Posted on 5 September 2016
If you are reading this, chances are you’re probably at work, taking a break at your desk before tackling the next task on your computer.
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Looking at: back pain, thyroid and obesity
Posted on 29 November 2012
Back pain, testing for thyroid problems and dealing with obesity are three of your questions we asked our experts to answer.
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