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Recent Letters from the Director

Obesity in the Workforce

December 3, 2025

Inclusive and supportive workplaces for people with obesity remain the exception rather than the norm.

The Changing Global Obesity Landscape

October 31, 2025

The global burden of obesity continues to rise. Without effective and collective action, overweight and obesity will continue to increase globally.

The Relationship between Obesity and the Immune System

September 30, 2025

This month STOP is exploring a topic that is relatively new to us, the relationship obesity has with immune health.

News Archive

Global Obesity Guest Letter

March 29, 2024

No-Longer the “Invisible Minority:” A Billion People with Obesity, Vast Majority in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Obesity Care Week 2024

February 29, 2024

Learn about the five principles of obesity promoted during Obesity Care Week 2024.

Understanding Food Noise

January 31, 2024

Weight Watchers and the STOP Obesity Alliance collaborated on a study to better understand food noise and how it impacts people with overweight and obesity.

The SELECT Study

January 2, 2024

The results from the SELECT trial provide evidence that weight management is an effective strategy to prevent future adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

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.