Franchell Hamilton is a bariatric surgeon.

Uncovering the truth about genetic mutations and weight loss

Conditions and Diseases
July 10, 2023

“I do not feel full even after I eat” is what I heard from so many of my patients. Even after bariatric surgery, this feeling of fullness would go away initially but then it would come back, and they found themselves again overindulging. Why does this happen? Brain studies have shown that obesity impairs the dopamine signaling in the brain that tells the brain it is satisfied after nutrients enter …

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Uncovering the truth about genetic mutations and weight loss

Unlocking the secret to successful weight loss: Curiosity is the key

Conditions and Diseases
March 21, 2023

The obesity epidemic is reaching an all-time high. It’s no surprise why – the fitness industry pushing expensive diets and intense workouts, combined with limited access to affordable health care options, makes it difficult for people to maintain health in our society today. And what’s even more concerning? More than 72 percent of Americans are now overweight or obese, impacting not just us but future generations too, affecting over …

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Unlocking the secret to successful weight loss: Curiosity is the key