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Obesity Care Week 2026
Obesity Care Week 2026
February 27, 2026
Obesity Care Week (OCW) brings together advocates and organizations nationwide to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for people affected by obesity.
The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030
The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030
January 30, 2026
Earlier this month, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).
Guest Letter: A Path Forward: What’s Possible for Obesity Care in 2026
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.
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