February 2, 2022
As one of the many physicians who has seen patients harmed by misleading television advertisements, I urge policymakers to make this the year they rein in “bad drug” ads.
December 7, 2021
Almost a decade after obesity was formally classified a disease, coverage policies still disregard the impact of the complex chronic disease. But that could soon change.
September 23, 2021
Childhood obesity – worsened by a year of lockdowns and loosely structured online school – is on the rise.
July 22, 2021
America faces a good news-bad news situation, according to the newly published annual report from the American Cancer Society.
June 30, 2021
How America’s Obesity Epidemic Drives Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes
June 22, 2021
From fat shaming to self-love, America’s debate over weight often overlooks a critical point. Obesity is a dangerous and chronic…
April 26, 2021
It can take 17 years for medical breakthroughs to move from the lab to the clinic, where patients can finally benefit. Why the lag?
April 1, 2021
Heart disease and Type 2 diabetes aren’t just common. They commonly occur together. So why does the health care system force patients with both conditions to treat one disease at a time?
March 11, 2021
Americans may soon have a new tool in the fight against obesity.
February 16, 2021
The pandemic has forced many Americans to re-examine their approach to life’s challenges and identify ways to be more efficient in changing times. The same should apply to treating people who live with diabetes.
