29 11, 2022

The Personal Cost of Obesity: How Much Does It Cost to be Obese?
The Personal Cost of Obesity: How Much Does It Cost to be Obese?

The Personal Cost of Obesity: How Much Does It Cost to be Obese?

By MBC Editor|2022-12-05T05:12:34+00:00November 29th, 2022|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: expenses, obesity, obesity cost, obesity facts, obesity problems, obesity rates, obesity statistics|0 Comments

Obesity is a deadly disease that is on the rise worldwide. In the United States, four out of ten adults [...]

10 12, 2021

Two Year Anniversary of COVID-19: Living with the Virus
Two Year Anniversary of COVID-19: Living with the Virus

Two Year Anniversary of COVID-19: Living with the Virus

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:31:39+00:00December 10th, 2021|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: antiviral Covid pills, breakthrough, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid restrictions, covid-19, cybercriminals, cyberdemic, disease, early retirement, immune system, mental health, Natural Disaster, obesity, pandemic, Pandemic Economics, pathogen, post-pandemic, remote working, safety, SARS-CoV-2, super immunity, the great resignation, travel, travel abroad, travel to mexico, vaccine, virus, webinar, who|0 Comments

December 8, 2021, marks the 2nd anniversary of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After grim two years of living with lockdowns [...]

18 12, 2020

Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19
Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-12-02T17:43:48+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: adipose tissue, antibody, body mass index, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, fat, fda approved, ghrelin, hospitalization, ICU, immune system, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, intubation, leptin, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, vaccine, ventilator, virus, who, world health organization|0 Comments

Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]

6 04, 2020

Obesity is a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Infections
Obesity is a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Infections

Obesity is a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Infections

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:04:34+00:00April 6th, 2020|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: causes of obesity, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, disease, epidemic, flu, medical tourism, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, tourism, travel abroad, virus, who, world health organization, World Obesity Federation|0 Comments

The novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is now a global pandemic. COVID-19 is a mysterious pneumonia-resembling illness caused by [...]

29 03, 2018

Key Bariatric Indicators: How to Know It’s Time for Weight Loss Surgery
Key Bariatric Indicators: How to Know It’s Time for Weight Loss Surgery

Key Bariatric Indicators: How to Know It’s Time for Weight Loss Surgery

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:55:43+00:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, News & Trends|Tags: bmi, causes of obesity, depression, gout, KBI, key bariatric indicators, Metabolic thermostat, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity problems, obesity related health issues, obesity statistics, Overeating, overweight, pcos, regime, regimen, remedy for gout, risks of being overweight, set point, sleep apnea, will bariatric surgery cure gout, WLS|0 Comments

There are a few key indicators that clearly define that it is time for weight loss surgery. These pointers [...]

14 02, 2018

What Do I Need to Bring to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery?
What Do I Need to Bring to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery?

What Do I Need to Bring to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery?

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:51:04+00:00February 14th, 2018|Categories: Pre-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric surgery, former patient, mexico bariatric center, obesity, past patients, preparation, prepare for weight loss surgery, travel, travel abroad, travel to mexico, travel to tijuana, travel without companion, what to bring to Mexico for weight loss surgery, what to pack|3 Comments

So it’s time to change your life for the better. Even though your nerves are through the roof, there is [...]

12 02, 2018

Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?
Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?

Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:55:46+00:00February 12th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies|Tags: adiposity, bariatric surgery, body fat percentage, body mass index bmi, energy homeostasis, fat, health benefits, insulin, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity treatment, roux-en-y, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, Visceral fat, vsg, vsg weight loss, weight loss, weight loss surgery|0 Comments

Bariatric surgery is one of the most influential and well-known treatments for obesity. Although it is more commonly known [...]

7 02, 2018

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:48:41+00:00February 7th, 2018|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: bariatric surgery, causes of obesity, gout, liver, liver disease, morbid obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, obesity rates, obesity related health issues, obesity risks, obesity side effects, obesity statistics, remedy for gout, what causes obesity, will bariatric surgery cure gout|0 Comments

What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to liver diseases ranging from steatosis (fat build-up [...]

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