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
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Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors
The worst of the pandemic is over, but obesity remains a Covid risk factor
The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx People
Obesity disproportionately affects the Latinx community and the reasons go beyond lifestyle choices
El covid-19 y la obesidad: Cómo reducir los factores de riesgo
Lo peor de la pandemia se ha acabado, pero la obesidad sigue siendo un factor de riesgo del covid-19
Obesity, Racism and Covid: A Deadly Combination
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.
La obesidad, el racismo y el covid-19: Una combinación mortal
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.
Obesity Puts You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19
Living with obesity can make Covid more dangerous. See how you can protect yourself.
La obesidad te da un mayor riesgo de enfermarte gravemente de covid-19
Vivir con obesidad puede hacer que el covid-19 sea más peligroso. Mira cómo puedes protegerte.
The Intersection of Long Covid and Obesity
What you need to know about long Covid and the role weight may play
La intersección entre el covid-19 persistente y la obesidad
Lo que debes saber sobre el covid-19 persistente y el papel que podría jugar el peso corporal
Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity
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
Living with Obesity as You Age
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
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Obesity Throughout Different Life Stages
Learn how living with obesity can amplify the effects of aging
The Risks of Obesity During and After Pregnancy
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 Anti-Obesity Medications Are More Effective with Fewer Side Effects
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
Changing How We Talk About Obesity — A Conversation with Dr. Sowa
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments
Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Obesity Among Black Women: Fighting the Disease Through Community
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
Navigating Obesity and Stress Two Years Into the Covid-19 Pandemic
Watch this video with Dr. Chao to learn information on how to manage your stress, manage your weight and prioritize your mental health.
New Insights From Biology Can Help Overcome Siloed Thinking in Cancer Clinical Trials and Treatment
Metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes can influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment
How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so Critical
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
Sugar Detox? Cutting Carbs? A Doctor Explains Why You Should Keep Fruit on the Menu
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
Want Fries — or Feelings — With That?
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.