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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

March 2020

COVID-19 and Obesity

The pandemic of COVID-19 has threatened the health and infrastructure of nations all over the world.

February 2020

Obesity Care Week 2020

In December, researchers announced that almost half of all Americans could have obesity by 2030.

Fast Facts – Obesity in the Workplace

The average American will spend 1/3 of their life in the workplace. Obesity causes multiple chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, as well as employee burnout and loss of productivity. The indirect costs of absenteeism and presenteeism associated with overweight and obesity among American workers may amount to more than $900 billion ($6,000 per employee).

Fast Facts – Obesity in Early Life

The U.S. pediatric obesity rate among children aged 2 to 19 years old has risen to 18.5%, compared to 10% in the early nineties. Disparities exist based on sex, race, and age.

Fast Facts – Obesity Care Coverage

There are evidence-based treatments for obesity but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Effective treatment may require a combination of modalities, making comprehensive coverage essential.

Fast Facts – Trends in Obesity Prevalence

Obesity, defined as a BMI over 30 kg/m2, has increased significantly over the past few decades. The U.S. adult obesity rate has risen from 22.9% in the early 90s to 39.6% in 2016.

Fast Facts – Costs of Obesity

Individuals with obesity incur significantly higher medical costs than individuals without obesity, both overall and for most major categories of health expenditures. Illnesses, injuries, or disabilities related to obesity can also affect an individual’s finances through work-related expenses.

Fast Fact – Weight Bias and Stigma

Unfortunately, weight bias is exceedingly prevalent in our society and has been considered by some to be “the last socially acceptable form of discrimination.” Researchers found that participants reported more bias towards those with obesity than towards many other stigmatized groups.

Fast Facts – Causes of Obesity

What Types of Factors Contribute to Obesity? Obesity is a complex disease influenced by behavioral, economic, environmental, and genetic factors.

Fast Facts – Health Care Providers and Obesity Care

Research shows that an overwhelming majority of physicians believe that they have a full or partial responsibility to ensure that patients receive obesity counseling.3 However, one study of providers’ knowledge of the current obesity treatment guidelines found that the majority of physicians are unaware of the latest recommendations.

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