Rockville, MD - July 14, 2026 — The Obesity Society (TOS) has announced the appointment of Leanne Redman, MS, PhD, FTOS, as editor-in-chief of Obesity, its official journal. Obesity is a premier peer-reviewed journal that publishes innovative research and timely scientific developments across the spectrum of obesity science, helping to advance understanding, prevention, and [...]
Rockville, MD - June 9, 2026 — In a significant step forward for advancing science to support public health, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and The Obesity Society (TOS) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance that unites two leading scientific organizations under a shared vision: advancing health through the best in [...]
TOS urges broader treatment access, behavioral care coverage, and solutions for veterans and military families ROCKVILLE, MD - June 4, 2026 — The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading U.S. organization advancing the science, treatment, and prevention of obesity, today submitted a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, [...]
New guidance supports the End Weight Stigma campaign and calls for more respectful, person-first, and scientifically accurate communication about obesity SILVER SPRING, MD - June 4, 2026 — The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading U.S. organization advancing the science, treatment, and prevention of obesity, today announced the release of a new policy brief, Speaking the [...]
Rockville, MD - June 1, 2026 — The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading U.S. organization advancing the science, treatment, and prevention of obesity, today launched the global End Weight Stigma initiative. This renewed international effort addresses weight bias and promotes evidence-based understanding of obesity. The program is co-led by TOS CEO Sherlyn Celone-Arnold, MS, and Stuart W. [...]
The Obesity Society Statement on Safety Concerns Related to Compounded GLP-1 Rockville, MD - March 12, 2026 - Jacqueline M. Stephens, PhD, FTOS, President of The Obesity Society (TOS), the nation’s leading scientific organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity, released the following statement on reports that an impurity has been [...]
Rockville, MD - March 5 — Leading obesity experts have released new guidance confirming that obesity medications are safe, effective, and appropriate for long-term use. These findings will give millions of Americans living with obesity greater clarity and confidence in their treatment options. The Obesity Society (TOS), [...]
Rockville, MD - March 2, 2026 — With obesity rates rising and millions of Americans still unable to access comprehensive, evidence-based treatment, The Obesity Society (TOS) is using Obesity Care Week 2026 to spotlight obesity as a serious, chronic disease and to emphasize the importance of expanding access to care. Obesity Care Week (March 2-6) [...]
Jacqueline M. Stephens, PhD, FTOS, president of The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading scientific organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity, released the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) launch of the BALANCE Model. “The BALANCE Model represents meaningful progress toward modernizing obesity care across [...]
Rockville, MD - January 7, 2026 - Jacqueline M. Stephens, PhD, FTOS, President of The Obesity Society (TOS), the nation’s leading scientific organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity, released the following statement regarding the recently issued updated Dietary Guidelines and their implications for obesity care. “The Obesity Society is concerned [...]
