2026

The Obesity Society Statement on Safety Concerns Related to Compounded GLP-1

2026-03-18T13:07:33-04:00March 12th, 2026|

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 [...]

Leading Medical Groups Affirm Obesity Medications Are Safe and Effective for Long-Term Use

2026-03-05T16:58:04-05:00March 5th, 2026|

  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 [...]

The Obesity Society Calls for National Action During Obesity Care Week 2026

2026-03-05T09:32:01-05:00March 2nd, 2026|

Rockville, MD — 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) is a coordinated [...]

BALANCE Model Statement

2026-01-23T17:05:16-05:00January 7th, 2026|

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 [...]

The Obesity Society Statement On New Dietary Guidelines

2026-01-23T17:05:46-05:00January 7th, 2026|

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 [...]