News

Recent Letters from the Director

Guest Letter: A Path Forward: What’s Possible for Obesity Care in 2026

January 1, 2026

Last month, the administration delivered another critical victory: a landmark Medicare and Medicaid price negotiation deal for the GLP-1 medications Wegovy and Zepbound.

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.

News Archive

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.

Prescription Medications and Weight Gain

March 31, 2023

Obesity is multifaceted in its causes. One possible contributing factor that is often overlooked is medication-induced weight gain.

Obesity Care Week 2023

February 26, 2023

Learn about how the STOP Obesity Alliance is participating in Obesity Care Week 2023!

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines

February 1, 2023

On January 9th, the American Academy of Pediatrics published new clinical practice guidelines for evaluating and treating obesity in children and adolescents.

"The Whale" and Obesity Representation in Media

January 4, 2023

The recently premiered film "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser and directed by Darren Aronofsky, is an exemplary representation of obesity in media.