From The Obesity Medicine Association
Medications in Obesity Treatment: Types, Benefits, and Considerations
Dr. Jill Bryson explains which medications can be beneficial when incorporated into an obesity treat...
From The Obesity Medicine Association 
Members of the Obesity Medicine Association provide guidance and insights on caring for patients with obesity.
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Weight Stigma and its Impacts on Mental Health
Weight stigma is when one is treated differently than others because of their weight. It can be overt or subtle, ranging from job discrimination to derogatory remarks from family, friends, coworkers, or even healthcare providers.
May 20, 2023
Building a Physical Activity Plan for Patients With Obesity
While exercise is not the primary driver of weight loss, physical activity plus a dietary plan geared toward weight loss preserves muscle mass.
May 18, 2023
Obesity Medicine Opens 2023 With Important Advances
Announcements from the AMA and the AAP, plus innovative drug launches, are some of the major developments in Obesity Medicine.
Feb 06, 2023
Sparking Positive Dialogue in Women & Men With Obesity
While obesity is a chronic, complex disease that can affect anyone, it impacts men and women differently, which can determine how it is treated for each gender.
Jun 06, 2022
The Potential of Bariatric Surgery
As healthcare professional facing a growing obesity pandemic, bariatric surgery knowledge is a tool in our arsenal.
May 09, 2022
The Obesity Disparity in Black Women: How to Be More Inclusive
To better care for Black women with obesity, it is our responsibility as clinicians to be aware of our biases and educate ourselves on the complexity of obesity.
Mar 22, 2022
From the Obesity Medicine Association - The Alarming Link Between Screen Time & Pediatric Obesity
It’s nearly impossible to avoid screen time these days; between smartphones, TVs, computers, and tablets, almost everyone’s daily routine revolves around time spent on screens. That includes children. The average child
Jan 26, 2022
From the Obesity Medicine Association: Harnessing Obesity Medicine Principles to Treat Diabetes
The considerable commonalities between patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes can be useful for healthcare providers as they develop treatment plans for these serious diseases. Unfortunately, the prevalence of both diseases continues to rise — the number of adults with obesi
Jan 05, 2022
CDC Study Finds “Alarming” Increase in Pediatric Obesity Rates: 5 Points for Physicians to Understand
A recent report from the CDC finds that the pandemic appears to have worsened the nation’s pediatric obesity rates. The percentage of children and teens with obesit
Nov 01, 2021
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
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