Hospital hopes new program can break weight gain cycle in rare genetic disorder

This study tested a new 5-week hospital program designed to help adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes constant hunger and leads to severe obesity. The program combined tailored physical activity, nutrition guidance, and education workshops. Researchers compared this intensive program to standard hospital care for 128 patients to see if it helped them better control their weight and health behaviors for six months after going home.