The Obesity Society Names Leanne Redman Editor-in-Chief of Obesity
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 treatment of obesity worldwide. As an internationally recognized obesity researcher, Dr. Redman has authored more than 300 scientific publications. She has led numerous federally funded clinical research studies focused on understanding the biological mechanisms of obesity and developing effective interventions to improve health outcomes. “I [...]
ASN and TOS Announce New Strategic Alliance to Advance Health Through Nutrition and Obesity Science
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 nutrition and obesity research and practice. This collaboration reflects a growing recognition that nutrition and obesity science are interconnected disciplines critical to improving global health. Together, ASN and TOS will work to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into effective practice, education, and policy. Effective [...]
The Obesity Society Applauds Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program While Calling for Long-Term, Comprehensive Obesity Care
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, applauding the Administration's Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program while urging policymakers to take additional steps to ensure comprehensive, long-term obesity care for Medicare beneficiaries. To read the letter, click here. "Although this is an important first step, patients deserve more than a temporary bridge to care. [...]
The Obesity Society Releases New Policy Brief to Help Change the Language of Obesity
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 Language of Obesity: Guidance for Obesity-Related Conversations, Research, Education, and Publications, as part of its ongoing End Weight Stigma campaign. The policy brief provides recommendations for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, advocates, media professionals, and the public on how to discuss obesity in ways that [...]
The Obesity Society Launches Global Movement to End Weight Stigma and Change How Society Talks About Obesity
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. Flint, Associate Professor of the Psychology of Obesity at the University of Leeds. Their partnership underscores that ending stigma requires a whole-system approach — extending to generative AI, media, policy, and healthcare — to ensure respectful, person-first, and scientifically accurate language is used. As obesity [...]
The Obesity Society Statement on Safety Concerns Related to Compounded GLP-1
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 identified in compounded versions of tirzepatide mixed with vitamin B12. TOS has been an outspoken advocate for stronger oversight of compounded medications and recently signed a letter calling on the FDA to strengthen enforcement against the mass production and marketing of non-FDA-approved compounded products. “GLP-1 drugs have [...]
Leading Medical Groups Affirm Obesity Medications Are Safe and Effective for Long-Term Use
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), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today announced updated, evidence-based recommendations that reinforce obesity as a chronic disease and emphasize that medications can play a critical role in improving both health and quality of life. For patients, the message is [...]
The Obesity Society Calls for National Action During Obesity Care Week 2026
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) is a coordinated national effort that brings together researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, policymakers, and industry leaders to address one of the most pressing and persistently misunderstood public health challenges of our time. The initiative elevates the science of obesity, challenges harmful misconceptions, and reinforces the [...]
BALANCE Model Statement
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 Medicaid and Medicare Part D. Addressing drug costs and encouraging coordinated participation among state Medicaid programs and Medicare plans is an important step toward improving access to evidence-based treatment. While key details around implementation and eligibility remain to be defined, this effort reflects a necessary [...]
The Obesity Society Statement On New Dietary Guidelines
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 that the updated Dietary Guidelines do not reflect the modern scientific understanding of obesity as a chronic, complex disease, nor do they adequately address how eating behaviors and dietary patterns intersect with effective obesity prevention and treatment. While nutrition is an important foundation of health, [...]