Limitations in the BMI formula, coupled with gender and race biases, can lead to disparities in obesity diagnosis.
Disparities in Obesity
A collection of videos, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on disparities in obesity.
During COVID-19, pregnant patients who were Black with obesity had higher prepregnancy risks.
Global obesity rates have risen over the past 30 years, with no country successfully curbing this trend.
Study results posted online in JACC: Advances suggest heterogeneous changes in obesity prevalence from 2021 to 2023.
According to a large study using data from the 2019–2023 National Health Interview Survey, obesity is independently…
An expert panel recently sought to establish objective criteria for diagnosing and treating obesity, aiming to support…
Technology, community programs, and nurse practitioners can improve healthcare for people with obesity in remote areas.
The following is a summary of "Association of waist circumference with long-term all-cause mortality and cardiac death in…
The following is a summary of “Triple overlap of COPD, severe obesity, and high risk of OSA: insights from an NHANES…
Relevant Articles
Deborah J. Wexler, MD, MSc, and colleagues reviewed recent shifts in diabetes care, such as SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA medications.
Richard Stefanacci, DO, discusses tips for turning fall season hazards into safe steps for older adults.
Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Amanda d'Almeida, MD, about using social media to share evidence-based medical information.
An article shared how primary care clinicians can screen for and manage CVD throughout the breast cancer care continuum.
An article in Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders provided guidance for safe exercise prescriptions for weight ...
Blueberry consumption during infancy may improve allergy-related symptom resolution.
Doctor's Voice
In this fictitious tale, a vampire OB/GYN fights to save her women’s health clinic.
Suicide rates are rising in the US, especially among healthcare workers—Yvette Terrie, RPh, shares how awareness saves ...
Dr. Frank Brodkey dispels the myth that high-dose IV vitamin C is beneficial in sepsis treatment.
Prof. Pat Price calls for global investment in radiotherapy to ensure access to life-saving, precision cancer treatment.
At 19, Eldiara Doucette faced rare sarcoma and arm amputation, but turned her grief into empowerment and resilience.
Physicians must defend science, counter misinformation, and protect public health from politics.
