October OMA Member Highlight
Published Date: September 25, 2023Heather Pile, PA-C Heather Pile, PA-C became a member of the Obesity Medicine Association in 2019. She currently works at the Kentucky Bariatric Institute. Read…
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Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Therapeutic Effects of Butyrate on Pediatric Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Published Date: September 20, 2023Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses Autism…
Pediatric Obesity in a Nutshell
Published Date: September 6, 2023Pediatric obesity… Pediatric obesity is a chronic, complex, and multifactorial medical condition that is treatable using a comprehensive approach. The prevalence of childhood obesity is…
Top Weight Loss Medications
Published Date: September 5, 2023There is growing interest in the pharmacological treatment of obesity. Before 2012, there were few weight loss medications approved by the FDA. The top medications…
September OMA Member Highlight
Published Date: August 30, 2023Jennifer Seger, MD, FOMA became a fellow of the OMA in 2016. Read her full interview below to learn more about Dr. Seger and her…
Practical Ways to Lose Weight Working from Home
Published Date: August 29, 2023Staying physically active is an important part of preventing or treating obesity. You can stay active and possibly lose weight while working from home.
Cultural Healthy Eating Guides
Published Date: August 29, 2023The Obesity Medicine Association, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, has created a number of cultural Healthy Eating Guides to be a resource to clinicians to…
Obesity and Mental Health
Published Date: August 28, 2023How does obesity affect mental health and vice versa? Understanding this complex relationship can help when treating patients with obesity
Motivational Interviewing for Obesity Treatment
Published Date: August 28, 2023Using Motivational Interviewing for Obesity Treatment In the treatment of the disease of obesity, where conventional approaches often fall short in achieving lasting outcomes, a…
Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Autism Spectrum Disorder and Obesity in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published Date: August 28, 2023Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses Autism…