Medicare needs to include GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment
In the United States, obesity has become increasingly common and impactful, yet it took over four decades before bariatric surgery was included as a covered treatment under Medicare. This delay meant that countless Americans suffered and even died from conditions related to obesity while waiting for access to crucial care. Let’s not allow history to […]
Childhood obesity outnumbers cases of underweight children worldwide for the first time.
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Childhood Obesity There’s a stark reality unfolding: for the first time ever, childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of underweight children, according to UNICEF. This concerning trend endangers millions of kids worldwide, exposing them to severe health risks. An extensive study by the UN agency, which analyzed data from over […]
Genetic test forecasts adult obesity in children starting from age 5
Genetic Testing and Childhood Obesity A recent global study published in Nature Medicine suggests that genetic testing can identify a child’s risk of becoming obese in adulthood. Researchers discovered that a polygenic risk score (PGS) could effectively predict severe obesity risks from an early age. The PGS functions like a computer, aggregating the effects of […]
ETFs Under Scrutiny Following Eli Lilly’s Strong Q2 Results and Poor Obesity Data
Eli Lilly Reports Strong Second Quarter Results Eli Lilly and Company has recently announced impressive second-quarter results, largely thanks to significant sales in weight loss and diabetes medications. These results surpassed both revenue and earnings estimates, leading the drugmaker to revise its fiscal year projections upward. Interestingly, despite this robust performance, Eli Lilly’s stocks experienced […]
Cancer deaths linked to obesity have more than tripled in the US in the last twenty years.
Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths on the Rise in the U.S. A recent study indicates that deaths from cancer linked to obesity have significantly increased in the U.S. over the last two decades. The figures show a rise from 3.73 million to 1.352 million deaths. This data was shared at the Endo 2025 meeting, an annual gathering […]
Humans might possess a gene that allows for hibernation, which could provide a possible solution for obesity and diabetes.
New Research Links Human Genes to Hibernation Mechanisms Recent research has revealed that certain gene clusters in humans are shared with hibernating animals, like mice, which have the ability to enter a state of dormancy when food is scarce. This discovery holds potential implications for new approaches to treating obesity and diabetes, as these genes […]
Research reveals that diet is ten times more crucial than exercise in addressing the obesity epidemic.
Obesity: A Growing Concern Obesity continues to be a significant public health challenge in the U.S. and other developed nations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Lindsay Allen, a registered dietitian nutritionist from Florida, suggests that factors like poor diet, stress, insufficient muscle, and inactivity […]
Obesity Expert: MAHA Is Not Against Medicine — Here’s the Reality of America’s Health Crisis
Maha Movement’s Impact on American Health The Make America Healthy (Maha) movement has garnered varied reactions. Led by figures such as HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the initiative aims to reform American systems to promote healthier eating and living. However, some critics label it as “anti-medicine” or “anti-science.” As someone who practices in obesity medicine, I’ve […]
Jamaal Bowman faces online backlash over strange reasoning for obesity and diabetes in the Black community
Jamaal Bowman’s Controversial Remarks About Health Disparities Former New York Representative Jamaal Bowman has sparked significant backlash after asserting that racism contributes to the prevalence of chronic illnesses among Black Americans. His comments prompted a wave of ridicule on social media, where many found his reasoning laughable. While participating in a CNN panel discussing healthcare […]
Being a Black Man in America: Jamaal Bowman Claims Racism Leads to Cancer, Obesity, and Diabetes
Bowman Links Stress from Racism to Health Issues On Wednesday, former Democratic Representative Jamal Bowman from New York suggested that the “stress” associated with racism is a contributing factor to various health problems in the Black community, including cancer and diabetes. This statement comes in the wake of Bowman’s controversial actions when he pulled a […]