When it comes to the obesity epidemic, it’s not just patients, but doctors who need an education. In a perspective published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers argue that part of the ...

“Because obesity is newly categorized as a disease, there isn’t a lot of material in curriculums in many medical schools across the country, so we are implementing 12 free education modules about the ...

When schools reopened after Covid, Stephanie couldn’t bear the thought of returning. She applied for a waiver that would permit her to attend classes virtually, she said. “I was ashamed of what I look ...

A recent review offers an insightful look into obesity management in children and adolescents, highlighting a panel of experts' opinions on the updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. While ...

Overview: New guidance from the American Heart Association says social, economic, and environmental barriers drive obesity—not just willpower. AHA calls for systemic solutions beyond diet, exercise, ...

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association on Wednesday put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public schoolchildren and teens. The nation’s largest ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement in Circulation about socioeconomic and structural ...

Family and primary-care physicians (PCPs), often the first providers of medical treatment, are positioned to offer early intervention to manage and prevent the widespread problem of overweight and ...

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, marking two decades of empowering individuals affected by the disease of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Obesity Medicine Association will host its annual meeting in Denver, April 24-28. About 1,300 clinicians and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HONG KONG (Reuters) - China is aiming to beef up physical education in schools, making it core to the curriculum rather than a ...