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JulyLFD

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.

June LFD

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.

May LFD

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.

 

 

 

News Archive

February 2021

Obesity Care Week 2021

The STOP Obesity Alliance is a founding partner of the 7th annual Obesity Care Week.

January 2021 - Letter from the Director

Adolescent Obesity

This month's newsletter is written by guest author Faith Newsome.

Fast Facts – Adolescent Obesity

The Prevalence of Adolescent Obesity The U.S. obesity rate among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years old has risen to 20%, compared to 11% in 1988-1994.2 Disparities exist based on race and geographic location.

December 2020

Obesity and Cancer Care

This month's newsletter is written by guest author Amelia Corl.

Fast Facts – Obesity and Cancer

The chronic and life-threatening diseases of obesity and cancer have a complex relationship. Individuals with obesity are more likely to develop specific types of cancer. Every year about 5% of new cancer cases in men and 10% in women are attributable to excess body weight.

November 2020

Weight Can't Wait

With 42% of American adults now living with obesity, the ability of health care professionals to prevent and manage this disease is more important than ever.

October 2020

Weight Stigma, Eating Disorders, and Obesity

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect countries across the globe, more attention has focused on the link between obesity and severe COVID-19 illness.

Obesity Week Interactive

The STOP Obesity Alliance Joins Obesity Society for Their 7th Annual Virtual Obesity Week Interactive

On November 2-6, the STOP Obesity Alliance will join the Obesity Society for their 7th annual virtual Obesity Week Interactive.

Review of Obesity Treatment and Devices

The emergence of several innovative FDA-approved obesity treatment devices may offer an additional therapeutic option for adults seeking obesity care. Designed to mimic the effects of restrictive and bypass surgeries, preliminary data suggest that obesity treatment devices typically produce 10-20% weight loss at one year that may be accompanied by significant metabolic improvement.

Maternal-Child Intergenerational Transmission of Obesity

A growing body of evidence indicates that obesity has a detrimental impact on reproductive potential in women. In addition to reduced fertility, maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), excessive gestational weight gain, and postpartum weight retention are collectively associated with adverse fetal development, obstetric complications, and long-term health outcomes for mothers and their offspring.

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