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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Sunday House Call, #815, November 14, 2021: @YoniFreedhoff discusses “2021’s dumbest scientifically published exercise recommendation for the treatment of obesity” and what works in reality.

    November 14, 2021

    Topics today include: 2021’s Dumbest Scientifically Published Exercise Recommendation For The Treatment Of Obesity The tremendous success of the HPV vaccines. Cervical cancer and HPV infections have significantly decreased since vaccination programs began more than 10 years ago.

  • Not “game-changing” but another positive step forward for evidenced-based treatment to help people with #Overweight or #Obesity.

    February 14, 2021

    Sunday House Call, #777, February 14, 2021 This week the NEJM published a study concluding “In participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.” A follow up editorial provides some perspective. Your calls about: Can mouthwash and nasal rinses…

  • Sunday House Call, #756 , September 13, 2020: Fat shaming and weight bias have no place in obesity management. @seanwharton discuses the new obesity management guidelines.

    September 13, 2020

    Recently published practice guidelines in the CMAJ for the management of obesity in adults has brought to our attention the nature of a condition that is a major public health issue. It reviews the latest understanding of the interplay of genetic metabolic, behavioural, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes both physical and psychological. The…

  • Sunday House Call, #747, July 12, 2020: Managing obesity by understanding what influences your GateKeeper, GoGetter, and Sleepy Executive with @DavidMacklinMD

    July 12, 2020

    Sunday House Call, #747, July 12, 2020: Managing obesity by understanding what influences your Gatekeeper, Go Getter, and Sleepy Executive with @DavidMacklinMD How do we dispel the myths about obesity? You just watched or heard the excellent audio component of Dr. David Macklin’s “The GateKeeper, The GoGetter and the Sleepy Executive” presenting the scientific evidence…

  • Sunday House Call, #518, January , 2015: Who Da Thunk It? Your Favourite Hollywood Celebrity is Also Your Doctor!

    January 25, 2015

    Sunday House Call, #518, January , 2015:  Who Da Thunk It? Your Favourite Hollywood Celebrity is Also Your Doctor!   In his new book, “Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash”, University of Alberta Professor Timothy Caulfield argues that celebrity culture has emerged as one of our society’s most pernicious…

  • Sunday House Call, #479, March 23, 2014: The Diet Fix with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff

    March 23, 2014

    Sunday House Call, #479,  March 23, 2014 An interview with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff and his new food psychology book, The Diet Fix  

  • Sunday House Call, #472, January 26, 2014: Dr. Yoni Freedhoff discusses new childhood obesity program

    January 26, 2014

    Sunday House Call, #472,  January 26, 2014: Dr. Yoni Freedhoff discusses new childhood obesity program Plus your calls about fat burning pills, soy milk, dairy consumption, and chocolate milk.

  • Sunday House Call, #404, July 8, 2012: Fizzy Sugar Water for the Masses

    July 8, 2012

    Sunday House Call, #404, July 8, 2012: Fizzy Sugar Water for the Masses Last month, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his intention to introduce a restriction on soda pop (sugary drinks) cup sizes to no greater than 16 ounces that would affect locales such as city restaurants, stadiums, food carts and movie theatres. This proposal has…

  • Sunday House Call, #386, February 26, 2012

    February 26, 2012

    Sunday House Call, #386, February 26, 2012 Special guest: Dr Yoni Freedhoff, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, and Medical Director of the Bariatric Medical Institute

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