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Food noise

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Food noise is an informal term for frequent, intrusive thoughts about food or eating. Some patients report that effective obesity treatment reduces this mental preoccupation.

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Definition

Food noise — Food noise is an informal term for frequent, intrusive thoughts about food or eating. Some patients report that effective obesity treatment reduces this mental preoccupation.

Why it matters in obesity medicine

Metabolic findings help a clinician estimate risk and choose an appropriate level of care. A single measurement or symptom should be interpreted with the complete medical history.

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Medical disclaimer: This glossary definition is general education, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment recommendation. Do not start, stop or combine medication or supplements without appropriate medical guidance. Call 911 for an emergency. Editorial review: August 2026.

Fractional laser resurfacing

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Fractional laser resurfacing treats microscopic columns of skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact. It can improve selected scars, texture and photoaging with product-specific downtime and risk.

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Definition

Fractional laser resurfacing — Fractional laser resurfacing treats microscopic columns of skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact. It can improve selected scars, texture and photoaging with product-specific downtime and risk.

What patients should know before treatment

A consultation should cover expected benefit, alternatives, contraindications, number of sessions, downtime, aftercare, complete cost and the possibility that results may be limited.

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    Medical disclaimer: This glossary definition is general education, not a diagnosis or individualized treatment recommendation. Do not start, stop or combine medication or supplements without appropriate medical guidance. Call 911 for an emergency. Editorial review: August 2026.