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Obesity Care in College Students in the US
While obesity is a global problem, college students in the United States are among the most affected populations (1,2). A significant number of college students…
Social Stigma of Obesity; How to Manage in a Clinical Setting
Bias, stigma, and frank discrimination against persons living with obesity are widespread in our society. We are bombarded with ever-increasing direct and indirect messages praising…
Obesity Management for People with Desk Jobs
The Problem Obesity has been a long-fought battle in the United States. In 2020, the CDC estimated an obesity prevalence of 41.9% (1). This prevalence…
OCC Advocacy Report | July 2022
Support for TROA Continues to Grow At the time of this report, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) had reached 167 total House andSenate…
Obesity and Anxiety Disorder: Which One Comes First?
There is a well-known relationship between obesity and psychiatric illness that is quite complex. We know that over half of those with mental health disorders…
American Medical Association Takes Action on Obesity
The American Medical Association (AMA) house of delegates moved to elevate the disease of obesity for immediate action by the AMA Board. Initially envisioned as…
Pediatric Obesity Research Update | June 2022 Review
Each 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…
Gratitude and Appreciation for Dr. McCarthy's Years of Service to OMA
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) would like to recognize and thank Dr. William (Bill) McCarthy for all his years of dedication and service to the…
Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The second-largest organ in the body, the liver, is essential for our digestive system. Its function is to break down food, store energy and remove waste…