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Doesn't FDA Approval Mean Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe? - Reader Question
Reader Patty asked:”I’m confused, it seems like these new weight loss drugs have some dangerous side effects, but they are FDA approved so doesn’t th…
2 years, 5 months ago
5 Questions With Medical Students for Size Inclusivity
On the days when I need some hope and good news, I think about Medical Students for Size Inclusivity. In their own words “We are a community of medic…
2 years, 5 months ago
Reader Question – What’s the Deal with Awaken180?
Reader Barabara asked:
”I’ve tried to look into the “science” Awaken 180 claims to rely on, but there’s not much to go on from their website. Similarl…
2 years, 6 months ago
Reader Question - If my patient asks for weight loss, don't I have to offer it?
Reader Lindsay sent this question in, and it’s one I hear a lot from healthcare practitioners in the Q&As after my talks:
If I’m practicing patient-ce…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Bellevue Hospital Weight Loss Surgery Factory
Content note: Many of you requested this piece and I think it’s important to talk about, but I also want to let you know that today’s piece might be …
2 years, 6 months ago
Quick Guide: Wegovy/Ozempic for Weight Loss
I received the following request from reader Anisha:
I like the in-depth reviews you have of the studies for Wegovy, but I’m talking to a lot of frie…
2 years, 6 months ago
Resources to Fight BMI-Based Denials for Lumbar Spinal Surgery
BMI-Based denials of care are about holding healthcare hostage for a weight loss ransom. A ransom that most people won’t be able to pay. Today I’m ta…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Harm of Weight-Based Healthcare Inequalities
Happy 2024! I am ready for another year of writing about the intersections of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare and I’m glad you are here…
2 years, 6 months ago
Common Terminology and Statistics Issues- Part 2
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2 years, 6 months ago
Issues with Terminology and Statistics in Weight Science - Part 1
In the past I’ve written pieces specifically about issues and mistakes that are made with terminology that is used…let’s call it differently in weigh…
2 years, 7 months ago