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Can eating brown rice help with weight loss?

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My mother is experiencing obesity (grade one) and is currently following a diet of brown rice instead of white rice, also drinking brown rice water daily. Can eating brown rice help with weight loss? (Ngoc Ha, Dong Nai)

Weight loss for obese individuals with diabetes

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Van, 32, experienced rapid weight gain and fatigue; doctors diagnosed her with obesity co-occurring with diabetes, and she is undergoing treatment for both weight loss and blood sugar control.

Eating tips to help those losing weight avoid sugar cravings

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Chewing gum, allowing a small amount of sweets, and prioritizing fruits can help control sugar cravings and support weight loss.

Is obesity with polycystic ovary syndrome dangerous?

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My 48-year-old mother, who has been obese for many years and is in perimenopause, was just diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome; is this a cause for concern? (Vo Bich Lien, TP HCM)

Obesity resolved after 10 kg weight loss

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Thi, 37, who experienced grade one obesity after childbirth, along with dyslipidemia and fatty liver, committed to treatment and lost 10 kg in three months, resolving her obesity.

Successful weight loss avoids joint replacement surgery

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Ms. Duong, 64, weighing 80 kg, lost 15 kg in 4 months, relieving pressure on her degenerated knee joints and eliminating the need for surgery.

Infertility due to obesity

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Ms. Tham, 33, has experienced infertility for two years, diagnosed by doctors as polycystic ovary syndrome causing menstrual irregularities in an obese condition.

Long Chau and Stada Pymepharco share knowledge to combat overweight and obesity

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Long Chau, in collaboration with German pharmaceutical company Stada Pymepharco, launched a series of community initiatives to enhance public awareness of scientific weight management and health.

Five low-calorie, high-protein dishes for obese individuals

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Chicken breast and asparagus, steamed or stir-fried eggs with vegetables, and salads are rich in fiber and lean protein, promoting satiety and limiting fat accumulation.

US pharmaceutical company reaches USD 1 trillion market capitalization thanks to weight-loss drugs

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Eli Lilly is the first pharmaceutical company to join the USD 1 trillion market capitalization group, thanks to its world's best-selling diabetes and obesity drugs.

Losing 16 kg in three months

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After months of failed attempts with carb-cutting and intermittent fasting, Cong, 38, gained more weight. He has now successfully lost 16 kg through a multi-modal treatment.

Why weight loss is recommended before in vitro fertilization

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With a BMI of 38,2, a doctor advised weight management before in vitro fertilization. What are the reasons for this recommendation, and what safe methods are available? (Lan Phuong, Ha Nam)

How overweight and obesity harm health

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Excess fat tissue can lead to numerous health issues, including an increased risk of fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Does obesity cause pancreatic cancer?

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My family has two members with pancreatic cancer, both of whom have been obese for many years. Are obese individuals more susceptible to pancreatic cancer? (Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa)

Efforts to lose weight after childbirth

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Gaining 25 kg during pregnancy, Ms. Linh, 28, tried fasting, exercising, drinking weight loss tea, and injections after childbirth, but her weight continued to increase.