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Collaborators: Collaborator group name: ADA Professional Practice Committee (PPC). Individual names (in order): Nuha A ElSayed, Vanita R Aroda, Louis J Aronne, Kirthikaa Balapattabi, Allison K Bennett, Sathyavathi Challa Siva Kanaka, Kathaleen Briggs Early, Angela Fitch, Stephanie L Fitzpatrick, W Timothy Garvey, Kimberly A Gudzune, Scott Kahan, Kamlesh Khunti, Robert F Kushner, Elizabeth J Pekas, […]

Introduction People living with obesity face negative attitudes, stereotypes, and blame from others because of their weight (ie, weight bias).1 Weight bias can be explicit, such that an individual is conscious of negative attitudes (ie, blatant), or it can be implicit, where the person is unwilling or unable to admit these attitudes (ie, unconscious).2 Weight […]

Share on PinterestOlympic gymnast Simone Biles, known as the “Greatest of All Time,” shares how her French Bulldogs have supported her mental health. Photography by Nulo Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, shares how her French Bulldogs benefit her mental health. The “GOAT” explains how her dogs Lilo and Rambo help her […]

Share on PinterestA new study shows GLP-1 drugs liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers. Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg via Getty Images First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. These medications have been around longer than the newer, better-known GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, […]

Share on PinterestA new study found that eating during an 8-hour window led to more weight loss compared to eating throughout the day. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A 3-month time-restricted eating (TRE) protocol resulted in up to one year of sustained weight loss in people with overweight or obesity. Adhering to an 8-hour window of eating […]

Share on PinterestMichelle (pictured left) and her daughter Samantha Pearson live with NF1-PN, a chronic disease in which tumors grow along nerves. Photography courtesy of Michelle Pearson A mother and daughter share the same rare genetic disease that causes tumor growth throughout the body. After living with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) for […]

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that nuts and seeds can be consumed as part of a healthy diet by people at risk for diverticulitis. New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the […]

Share on PinterestAttorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its plans to cut staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Attorneys general in 19 states have filed a lawsuit, challenging the Trump administration’s plans to significantly reduce staffing at the […]

Share on PinterestTikTokers say okra water is a natural remedy for blood sugar regulation, gut health, and even weight management. Getty Images TikTok’s new okra water health trend claims to help with blood sugar, gut health, and weight. Nutrition experts say the vegetable itself is chock-full of healthy nutrients. However, the health claims for okra […]