Astrid Rivera
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Genes and Environment Shape Childhood Obesity Risk (opens the original)
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During the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026, organized by the World Obesity Federation and held in Mexico City, Mexico, speakers highlighted a crucial point about the origins of childhood obesity: The condition reflects a complex web of interrelated factors, including genetic variations, parental weight, socioeconomic status, and place of residence, all of which influence risk. Addressing these factors could therefore help support earlier interventions aimed at preventing comorbiditi
Lipedema: A Multidisciplinary and Surgical Approach to Care (opens the original)
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Lipedema is a complex condition that must be addressed as more than simply a weight problem. Although it may be mistaken for obesity in its early stages, the condition presents multiple challenges, including delayed diagnosis, difficulties with treatment adherence, stigma, and limited evidence for pharmacologic therapies. During the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026, organized by the World Obesity Federation and held in Mexico City, Mexico, specialists discussed the main difficulties
GLP-1 Drugs May Reshape, Not Replace, Bariatric Surgery (opens the original)
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What is the future of bariatric surgery in the era of GLP-1 receptor agonists? That was the question specialists addressed at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026, held in Mexico City, Mexico, and organized by the World Obesity Federation, where they highlighted the importance of a patient-centered model of obesity care that integrates medications and surgery according to individual needs. The experts emphasized that both pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery have limitations, but th
Menopause, Obesity, and the Push to Prevent Comorbidities (opens the original)
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During the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026, held in Mexico City, Mexico, and organized by the World Obesity Federation, speakers discussed the link between obesity and menopause. Specialists highlighted the importance of recognizing this interaction early in order to develop individualized interventions and treatments that address each patient’s needs, with an emphasis on empathetic, stigma-free care. Menopause alters body composition, leading to increased fat accumulation in the ab
What Adipose Tissue Is Teaching Us About Obesity (opens the original)
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MEXICO CITY — Researchers presented findings on adipose tissue at the 2026 International Congress on Obesity (ICO), held by the World Obesity Federation. By studying adipose tissue as an endocrine organ, research shows that the risk for metabolic disorders depends not only on the amount of body fat but also on factors such as sex, where that fat is stored, how it communicates with other organs, and the tissue’s ability to store or use energy. Adipose tissue is distributed throughout the body — u
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