What is influencing a change in obesity rates in the United States
New CDC data shows obesity rates for adults maybe slowing, while childhood and teen rates hit record highs.
March 05, 2026
Denver7 talked to bariatric surgeon Dr. Katy Irani with HCA HealthONE Rose.
Learn more about Dr. Irani and the team at Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
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March 05, 2026
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