Do you know what lipedema is?
Lipema is an accumulation of abnormal subcutaneous fat in some body areas, often confused with obesity. It differs from obesity because...
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obesidadebrasil
Jan 6, 2023
Release of the first injectable drug for obesity in Brazil
Andrea Pereira, MD, Ph.D. - co-founder and former president of the NGO Obesidade Brasil On 01/02/2022, ANVISA (National Health...
obesidadebrasil
Aug 14, 2022
Obesity: Discover new treatments and the cultural change in the disease
In the last 20 years, the prevalence of obesity among the adult population in Brazil has more than doubled, from 12.2% to 26.8%,...
obesidadebrasil
May 25, 2022
SUS does not provide drugs to treat obesity
Body responsible for inclusion points out uncertainties regarding benefit and cost; doctor says drugs are indicated in more severe cases....
obesidadebrasil
May 24, 2022
Why does obesity continue to grow in Brazil?
Professionals examine the scenario of escalating overweight and obesity in the country and list ways to reverse the current numbers...
obesidadebrasil
Dec 10, 2021
Obesity Genes
EIn rapid growth since the 1970s, obesity will reach 1.12 billion people — 20% of the world's population — in 2030 if the rate of...
Obesidade Brasil
Jun 18, 2021
Muito Além do Peso – Oficial
Hoje em dia, um terço das crianças brasileiras está acima do peso. Esta é a primeira geração a apresentar doenças antes restritas aos...
Dra. Andrea Pereira
Jun 18, 2021
Vitamin B12 and B1 Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is an essential cofactor in the functioning of the nerves, interfering in several biochemical reactions,...
Dra. Andrea Pereira
Jun 18, 2021
Protein, Iron and Copper Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery
Protein It is the most frequent of the macronutrient deficiencies. Protein deficiency, a complication associated with malabsorptive...
Dra. Andrea Pereira
Jun 18, 2021
MEDICAMENTOS QUE PODEM AUMENTAR PESO
A obesidade é uma doença crônica e multifatorial, ou seja, não tem cura, apenas controle, e é causada por vários fatores. Na última...
Priscila Fassini
Jun 18, 2021
Neuromodulação não invasiva no tratamento da obesidade
A obesidade é uma doença de etiologia complexa multifatorial cuja prevalência vem aumentando cada vez mais na população brasileira e no...
Dra. Andrea Pereira
Jun 18, 2021
Vitamin D, Calcium, and Zinc Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery
Vitamin D and Calcium Vitamin D is a regulator of calcium metabolism. Its deficiency can reach 73% in post-surgical patients, being more...
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