Long term effects of being overweight | Health information for Australians

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Fatty Liver and Weight Loss: Why Modest Weight Loss Can Matter

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Learn how fatty liver is linked to weight and metabolic health, why modest weight loss can matter, and how doctor-led support may help in Australia.

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Sleep Apnoea and Weight Loss: How Treatment, Reviews and Testing Fit Together

by Dr. Aifric Boylan

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Learn how sleep apnoea and weight are linked, why sleep matters in weight management, and how doctor-led treatment and follow-up may help.

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Prediabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Weight Loss: What Doctors Look For

by Dr. Aifric Boylan

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Learn how prediabetes and insulin resistance are linked to weight management, what doctors assess, and why early support can matter in Australia.

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The Silent Health Risks of Being Overweight

by Dr. Aifric Boylan

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Understand the real health risks of being overweight, including heart disease, diabetes and inflammation, from an evidence-based medical perspective.

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Do GLP-1 weight loss injections work long term? What happens when you stop

by Dr. Aifric Boylan

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A GP explains what a major 2026 BMJ review found about weight regain after stopping GLP-1 weight loss injections, and what this means for long-term success.