Medical articles of Weight control

10/03/2026
Dr Vahe Karimyan
Plastic Surgeon specialising in Aesthetic Treatment
The complete weight loss journey: how Dr Vahe Clinic combines Allurion Gastric Balloon, GLP-1 injections, bariatric surgery, and more
If you're struggling with weight loss, you're not alone – and you're certainly not without options. Dr Vahe Clinic, a leading weight loss clinic in London, offers a comprehensive, medically led approach to help you achieve lasting results. From innovative non-surgical treatments like the Allurion Gastric Balloon and GLP-1 medications, to advanced bariatric surgery with renowned surgeon Mr Alhamdani, they tailor every journey to the individual. Add in personalised nutritional support, DNA and blood testing, and solutions for post-weight-loss skin laxity, and you have everything you need under one roof.
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22/07/2025
Dr Claire Olver
GP
When diet and exercise aren’t enough: Why seeing a GP for weight loss makes a difference
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important steps an individual can take to support their long-term health. However, weight loss is not always as simple as eating less and moving more. While diet and exercise are essential foundations, they may not be sufficient for everyone. In this article, a consultant GP explains why speaking with a GP can be the key to unlocking solutions for many patients struggling with weight.
11/03/2025
Dr Simon Hodes
GP
Weight management (Part 1): Insights on obesity and overweight
Weight management is a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that goes beyond diet and exercise alone. This article written by Dr Simon Hodes, GP at Cleveland Clinic London, provides key information about obesity and its link to cancer, as well as other serious health conditions.
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05/02/2025
Dr Simon Hodes
GP
Weight management (Part 2): How to achieve sustainable weight loss
Weight management is a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight that goes beyond diet and exercise alone. This article written by Dr Simon Hodes, GP at Cleveland Clinic London, addresses key questions about weight management, discussing risks, medical treatments, weight loss injections like Mounjaro®, and other considerations such as bariatric surgery.
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13/01/2025
Dr Philip Bazire
Medical Weight Loss Specialist
What to know about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is a tailored eating schedule that restricts the opportunity to eat within specific timeframes. In this article, a medical weight management specialist explains the benefits and possible drawbacks of intermittent fasting.
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30/12/2024
Written by Top Doctors
A guide to weight management
Weight plays a significant part in our health, and being under- or overweight can have devastating and chronic consequences, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, infertility, and diabetes. In this article, a GP shares their guide on managing weight in ways that are optimal for health.
01/11/2024
Dr Dipesh Patel
Endocrinologist
Diabetes type 2: The crucial role of weight management in regaining health
Although a lifelong condition, recent research reveals that it’s possible to reverse type 2 diabetes through targeted lifestyle changes. At the heart of this approach is weight management – a key factor for insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, and potentially diabetes reversal. Here, Dr Dipesh Patel, leading Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultant Physician, explores the crucial role of weight management in reversing type 2 diabetes, discussing how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle adjustments can support long-term health.
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03/10/2024
Dr Jack Ogden
GP
Weight management from a GP's perspective
Weight management is an essential component of maintaining overall health and preventing chronic conditions. GPs often serve as the first point of contact for individuals seeking help with weight-related concerns, offering guidance, personalised plans and access to various treatments. Here to provide a detailed look at weight management is leading private GP/doctor Mr Jack Ogden.
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26/09/2024
Dr Sandar Hlaing
Aesthetic Doctor and GP
What's the healthiest way to lose weight?
Losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way is a common goal. It’s important to focus on gradual, long-term changes rather than quick fixes. A healthy approach to weight loss not only promotes overall well-being but also helps to maintain the results over time. Leading GP Dr Sandar Hlaing provides some key strategies to consider, in this informative article.
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04/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
What is meant by medical weight management?
Here, a revered weight management specialist shares expert insights about weight management with the help of GLP-1 receptor agonists.