Nova Physician Wellness Center Blog

By • October 31, 2026
Emotional eating in children and teens is a common but overlooked driver of weight gain. Learn the signs, causes, and how to help your child build a healthier relationship with food.
By • October 24, 2026
Prediabetes in children is rising and often has no symptoms. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and how a pediatric obesity medicine program can help reverse it.
By • October 19, 2026
Obesity is the leading risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, and the relationship runs in both directions. Learn how weight loss improves sleep apnea, what the latest research shows, and how physician-supervised care in Northern Virginia can help.
Two syringes and a small glass vial on a white surface, with one syringe standing upright and filled with orange liquid
September 3, 2026
What patients should know before trying peptide therapy for weight loss, from the board-certified obesity medicine physicians at Nova Physician Wellness.
White and teal pen-shaped device with a clear cap and “Retatrutide” label
August 27, 2026
What retatrutide is, how this investigational weight loss medication works and how it compares to GLP-1s, explained by obesity medicine physicians.
woman holding a weight loss medication - Retatrutide explaing by Dr. Chaudary
By Dr. Seema Chaudhary, MD • August 12, 2026
An obesity medicine doctor explains retatrutide, what the research shows so far and what patients should know before asking about this new medication.
photo with word diabetes on it and pills and needle for medication administration
July 30, 2026
Can losing weight put type 2 diabetes into remission? Learn what the research shows and how physician-supervised weight loss can improve blood sugar.
Assorted protein foods with chalkboard label, including eggs, meat, fish, cheese, beans, and nuts on a tabletop
July 30, 2026
How much protein you need to lose fat without losing muscle, with practical daily targets and food ideas from the dietitians at Nova Physician Wellness.
Two Wegovy and Ozempic injection pens crossed on a white background.
July 24, 2026
What happens to your weight and appetite when you stop a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy, and how a physician-guided plan helps you keep results.
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