Medication alone will not end obesity
Obesity is a complex disease that requires treatment both individualized and multifaceted.
Ozempic, Wegovy are miracle drugs priced out of reach of patients, senators say
Senate HELP Committee grills Novo Nordisk CEO over prices of Ozempic, Wegovy. He says patients not getting needed medicines is ‘terrifying.’
Risk in scientific experimentation; bariatric surgery parameters; ‘generally recognized as safe’ (we hope) – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Bias in treating pain; facial reconstruction; eat well, stress less – Morning Medical Update
Reasoning against physician-assisted suicide; helping healthy eating; bogus weight-loss drugs – Morning Medical Update
Primary care in crisis; updating asbestos research; inspiring others – Morning Medical Update
7 tips for improving senior obesity care
These tips could remove the barriers between quality obesity care and older adults.
Guidelines on women’s health; tracking diversity in health care; putting a face to the ransomware – Morning Medical Update
Avian flu spreads; stairway to health; protecting health data – Morning Medical Update
Healthy lunches for students; mechanical bull risks; medical fraudster on the lam – Morning Medical Update
ACP recommends pharmacologic treatments for Type 2 diabetes
Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.
Global fertility and population; royal cancer diagnosis; advocating for avocados – Morning Medical Update
Medicare Part D to cover cost of Wegovy when used to reduce risks of heart conditions
CMS issues guidance and won’t pay for the drug for weight loss exclusively.
Helping patients attain optimal wellness requires allies
Primary care physicians and their patients know broad rules for good health, but those can be overwhelming without personal assistance to integrate the principles into daily life.
Antiobesity medicines can help patients, but health professionals must consider food and body needs
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics president discusses latest trends in food, patient health and medicine.
An expert discusses food choice, nutritional deficiencies, and eating healthy
March is National Nutrition Month. Here are more things primary care physicians can consider when examining patients, their diets, and what they themselves eat every day.
Clinical side of primary care; Oprah, obesity and meds; and you, Brutus? – Morning Medical Update
Most overweight and obese cities: a slideshow
WalletHub tallies cities based on body metrics, health consequences and food availability.
Clocks spring forward; economics of antiobesity medicines; lead in cinnamon – Morning Medical Update
OTC continuous glucose monitor gets nod from FDA
Sensor paired with smartphone app measures glucose values every 15 minutes.
The burden of obesity isn't measured just in pounds
New anti-obesity drugs are a new tool in fight against overweight, but more accessibility is needed.
How to guide patients to healthy eating habits
Patients who follow these six rules can lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.
Reversing diabetes for heart and kidney health; MS and medical marijuana; ‘notice of exclusion’ due to fraud – Morning Medical Update
Obesity: How do we treat America’s silent killer without breaking the economy?
Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.
Delivering ‘good news’ or ‘bad news’ about weight can influence patients
Study examines words and tones that physicians use when discussing obesity in the exam room.
FDA approves new drug for weight loss
Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo
Advocates call for Medicare coverage of antiobesity drugs
White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.
Obesity rates increasing across the country: CDC
New study finds ‘significant disparities’ in prevalence among racial, ethnic groups
New study finds benefits of walking start at just 2,400 steps a day
But more is better, so if your patients reach 10,000 steps a day, tell them to keep it up.
Weight loss drugs would be covered by Medicare under new legislation
Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
