Fen-Phen and Medication Mistrust
Despite the promise of increasingly effective pharmacotherapy for obesity, the rate of prescriptions for weight-loss medications in the US is surprisingly low.
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Recent Letters from the Director
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.
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.
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.
