Ask the Expert: Covid and Obesity: When Two Pandemics Collide
Ilana Redmond, M.D., talks about the impact of obesity on the severity of Covid-19 and what you can do to prevent it
Ilana Redmond, M.D., talks about the impact of obesity on the severity of Covid-19 and what you can do to prevent it
The worst of the pandemic is over, but obesity remains a Covid risk factor
Obesity disproportionately affects the Latinx community and the reasons go beyond lifestyle choices
Lo peor de la pandemia se ha acabado, pero la obesidad sigue siendo un factor de riesgo del covid-19
Social determinants of health contribute to higher rates of obesity among Black, Hispanic and Native American women. And that makes Covid more dangerous for them.
Factores determinantes sociales de la salud contribuyen con mayores índices de obesidad de mujeres de raza negra, hispánicas y nativas estadounidenses. Y eso hace que el covid-19 sea más peligroso para ellas.
Living with obesity can make Covid more dangerous. See how you can protect yourself.
Vivir con obesidad puede hacer que el covid-19 sea más peligroso. Mira cómo puedes protegerte.
What you need to know about long Covid and the role weight may play
Lo que debes saber sobre el covid-19 persistente y el papel que podría jugar el peso corporal
Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity
Obesity can worsen the effects of aging. Learn how physical changes and life events in our 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s can affect weight gain, and the impact of obesity at each age
Learn how living with obesity can amplify the effects of aging
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
Watch this video with Dr. Chao to learn information on how to manage your stress, manage your weight and prioritize your mental health.
Metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes can influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
The road from obesity to a healthy weight isn’t all about the diet. Gabrielle Blawas found she was eating her feelings in her secretive fast-food binges.