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Recent Letters from the Director

Roadmap for Transforming Obesity Disease Management

July 25, 2025

Last month, the Center for Biomedical System Design (CBSD) program at Tufts Medical Center's Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies published a comprehensive roadmap for transforming obesity disease management in the United States.

Guest Letter: Metabolic Health Matters: Addressing Obesity and Advancing Solutions in Fatty Liver Disease

June 28, 2025

On the second Thursday in June, Global Fatty Liver Day brings overdue attention to one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health threats of our time: fatty liver disease.

Employer Insurance Coverage of Obesity Treatment

May 29, 2025

Limitations in access and coverage of obesity medications has paralleled the advances in the usage of GLP-1s.

News Archive

Intensive Behavioral Therapy

November 30, 2023

Many studies of behavioral interventions have shown success in helping patients control their weight while also reducing obesity-related comorbidities.

The Economic Impact of Obesity

October 31, 2023

Obesity has a significant impact on the economy at the state, national, and global level.

Quality Measurement in Delivery of Obesity Care

September 29, 2023

The development of obesity quality measures is essential for ensuring that patients receive comprehensive obesity care.

Patient Adherence to Anti-Obesity Medications

August 31, 2023

As insurance companies struggle with how and whether to cover AOMs, it is important to consider how patients will adhere to taking them to ensure positive health outcomes.

Brain Signaling and Obesity

July 30, 2023

Researchers investigated how post-ingestion nutrient signals in the brain differ between people with and without obesity.

Food Insecurity, Food Environment, and Obesity

June 29, 2023

The food environment and food security are directly linked to diet-related chronic disease outcomes, including obesity.

School Lunch Programs and Youth Weight Gain During the Pandemic

May 31, 2023

Disrupted routines, school closures, increased stress, and less physical activity and proper nutrition all likely contributed to rises in childhood obesity rates during the pandemic.

Drug Metabolism in People With Obesity

May 1, 2023

Research presented at a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workshop indicates the need for more comprehensive testing of new medications in people with obesity.