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The Online GLP-1 Marketplace

The Online GLP-1 Marketplace

July 31, 2026

A recent research letter published in JAMA by Chetty et al describes the experience of a secret shopper in obtaining GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) from online sources.

June LFD

Understanding PMOS

Understanding PMOS

June 30, 2026

PCOS was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to address the inadequate treatment that has resulted from its perception as a condition limited to fertility.

May LFD

Lessons from the STOP Obesity Alliance: A Reflection on Obesity Advocacy

Lessons from the STOP Obesity Alliance: A Reflection on Obesity Advocacy

May 29, 2026

This month's author is, Aden Belay, MPH, the STOP Obesity Alliance student research assistant who recently graduated from the Milken Institute School of Public Health.

 

 

 

News Archive

Fast Facts – Obesity-Related Chronic Disease

What Chronic Diseases are Associated with Obesity? Diabetes, heart disease, cancer.

January 2020

The Global Syndemic 2020

One year ago, the Lancet Commission on Obesity published its seminal report, The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change.

December 2019

Obesity Care Competencies

Despite the high prevalence of obesity among Americans, few health professionals receive adequate training in how to deliver effective care for people w/ obesity.

November 2019

ObesityWeek 2019: Pediatric Obesity

ObesityWeek, the largest obesity conference in the world, took place this month. What were the takeaways?

October 2019 - Letter from the Director

Holiday Weight Gain

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is appropriate for patients, practitioners and other stakeholders to avoid holiday weight gain.

September 2019

Improving Access to Obesity Care

Today, more than 93 million U.S. adults are living with obesity.

August 2019 - Letter from the Director

Non-Nutritive Sweeteners and Obesity

SPECIAL EDITION: Leading expert and STOP Member Allison Sylvetsky, PhD, discusses the science of non-nutritive sweeteners and their role in obesity management.

Obesity & Non-Nutritive Sweeteners infographic

Obesity & Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Infographic

Obesity and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners - Are these popular sugar alternatives part of the problem or the solution?

July 2019 - Letter from the Director

Osteoarthritis and Obesity

The human skeletal system is an integrated framework of more than 200 bones and connective tissues that maintain body structure and facilitate movement.

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Member Updates | July 2019

Member Updates | July 2019

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