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Recent Letters from the Director

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.

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.

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

Obesity-Related Cancers in Young Adults

March 1, 2019

This February we are pleased to join the American Association for Cancer Research in supporting National Cancer Prevention Month.

Member Updates | February 2019

February 28, 2019

Member Updates | February 2019

Member Updates | January 2019

January 31, 2019

Member Updates | January 2019

Redstone Center Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives

January 16, 2019

The Redstone Center submitted a public comment urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Global Syndemic

January 5, 2019

The global increase in obesity is a visible marker of serious systemic problems with contemporary food systems, living environments, and social equity.