Gildardo Uribe GilND- MgSC, Phd (c) en SP
Obesity is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with WHO projections indicating that approximately 4 billion adults will be living with overweight or obesity by 2030. In addition to metabolic and cardiovascular impacts, excess body fat is associated with...
According to a recent expert consensus¹, obesity is defined as a condition characterized by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m², combined with excess fat mass that leads to clinical complications impairing the patient’s health. From a pathophysiological perspective, this excess fat mass causes low-grade systemic inflammation...
Introduction to the new approach to obesity: Results of an expert commission
On January 14, 2025, the results of a commission composed of medical specialists and researchers were published in The Lancet Diabetology & Endocrinology. Their goal was to rethink the framework for understanding and managing obesity¹. Globally, the World...
In France, in 2020, it was estimated that 5.3% of the French population, or 3.5 million people, were being treated for diabetes, of which 90% had type 2 diabetes — a figure that has been steadily increasing since 2012. Diabetes is characterized by a disruption in glucose metabolism and...
Water, a Vital Molecule for the Human Body
Water is the most abundant component in the human body, playing a crucial role in its physiological functioning, from the cellular level to the entire organism. Within cells, water acts as a solvent, creating a favorable environment for the chemical reactions necessary...