The Importance of Making Obesity Treatment Accessible
Obesity is a growing public health threat, but access to anti-obesity medications and obesity treatment can help make a difference
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True or False? Obesity
Is obesity a disease? Take our quiz to learn more about the facts about obesity.
Is Obesity a Disease? Yes — and the Medical Community Is Finally Recognizing That
What you should know about changing medical perspectives on obesity
Thanks to TikTok, I Was Able to Afford the Anti-Obesity Medication That Changed My Life
I’m grateful for the online discount that helped me get the treatment I needed
Anti-Obesity Medications Are All the Buzz
Everyone — including Oprah — is talking about weight loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Support a Loved One Living with Obesity
Learn about the different ways you can support someone living with obesity
The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx People
Obesity disproportionately affects the Latinx community and the reasons go beyond lifestyle choices
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
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
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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.
You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight
A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 fewer calories the next day
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
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.
I Fought Generational Obesity by Creating My Own Road Map to a Healthier, Happier Life
After being bullied by doctors my entire life, I finally got the courage to advocate for my health
Obesity and Other Health Conditions
Having obesity can put you at risk for developing other serious health conditions
Celebrating Every Body Requires Access to the Best Weight-Management Care
Women need better access to FDA-approved obesity medications
Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their Weight
Slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise
The Intersections of Weight Stigma, Mental Wellbeing & Health Disparities
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How Women of All Ages Can Prevent Osteoporosis
Tips for keeping your bones healthy and strong
Obesity Is a Disease That Can Be Managed in Many Ways
Find out more about obesity and how it can be treated
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