Obesity is a world-wide epidemic of increasing interest to news outlets around the globe.
Keeping You Informed
The Communications Department at The Obesity Society (TOS) regularly publishes press releases and other materials to keep the media and the public actively informed. Materials distributed to the press discuss developments at TOS as well as a variety of obesity-related topics and issues, including ObesityWeek®.
Recent Press Releases
2025
The Obesity Society hosts briefing on compounded GLP-1s and the need for FDA enforcement – March 21, 2025
The Obesity Society to host scientific and regulatory briefing on compounded GLP-1s and patient safety, March 13, 2025
The Obesity Society commends FDA’s resolution of obesity drug shortages, calls for enforcement against unauthorized compounding, February 26, 2025
Ad perpetuates obesity stigma for patients in need of safe and effective medications, February 7, 2025
The Obesity Society Applauds the Work of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission on Diagnostic Criteria of Clinical Obesity, January 15, 2025
70+ Groups: Trump Administration Should Expand Obesity Medication Access, January 13, 2025
2024
ObesityWeek® Research on Nov. 3 Demonstrates Gaps in Drug Labeling for People with Obesity, November 4, 2024
The Obesity Society Welcomes Sherlyn Celone-Arnold to the Team, October 17, 2024
Building Momentum in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity as TOS Recognizes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, but More Work Needs to be Done, September 10, 2024
Discover Connections Between Research, Clinical Practice, and Community at ObesityWeek®, August 14, 2024
Experts Develop Nutritional Recommendations for Patients Treated with Anti-Obesity Medications, June 10, 2024
Study: Physical Activity in the Evening Lowers Blood Sugar Levels, June 10, 2024
Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain and Substantial Postpartum Weight Retention Common in Military Health Care Beneficiaries, April 23, 2024
New Data Analysis Supports Hedonic Overdrive Model in High-Fat Diet-Induced Mice, February 27, 2024
Study: Whether You Exercise Regularly or One-to-Two Days A Week, Weight Loss is Possible, February 20, 2024
National Academy of Medicine member new president of The Obesity Society, February 1, 2024
2023
Novel Research Unveils Methodological Approach to Study Why Some Individuals are Prone to Weight Gain, While Others are Protected from Weight Gain, November 21, 2023
TOS Past Presidents Comment on SELECT Study Results, November 14, 2023
Presentation of Tirzepatide Weight-Loss Study Results at ObesityWeek, October 15, 2023
ObesityWeek® Scientific Abstract Presentations Focus on Drug Trials, Dosing Instructions Lacking Safety, Effectiveness for Patients with Obesity, October 11, 2023
ObesityWeek® Features Hundreds of Innovative Scientific Abstracts, October 6, 2023
Obesity Journal Symposium Features Multi-Disciplinary Research, September 20, 2023
Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Early in the Day Influences Weight Management, Health Outcomes, September 19, 2023
Novel Research Reveals Existence of Altered Mesocortical Connectivity in Obesity, August 22, 2023
Study Confirms Long-Term Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery in the Prevention of Cancer, August 22, 2023
Discover Connections Between Research, Clinical Practice and Community at ObesityWeek®, August 7, 2023
Medical Schools Selected for Quality Improvement Curriculum Project, August 7, 2023
Study: Gastric By-Pass Surgery Associated with Non-Alcohol Substance Use Disorder, July 21, 2023
TOS Members Present Options for Anti-Obesity Medications at ADA Conference, June 29, 2023
Nearly Half of Adolescents Using Semaglutide in Trial Dropped Below the Clinical Cut-Off for Obesity, May 17, 2023
Gestational Weight Gain Z Scores Standardized by Pre-Pregnancy BMI Associated with Susceptibility to Autism-Related Traits, April 26, 2023
Study: Anti-Obesity Medications Could Be Sold for Lower Prices, April 14, 2023
TOS Endorses Global Editorial on People-First Language and Pediatric Obesity, April 5, 2023
Built Environment Strongest Predictor of Adolescent Obesity, Related Health Behaviors, March 21, 2023
Population-Scaled, School-Based Physical Activity Intervention Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity, February 22, 2023
Nutrition Expert Named New President of The Obesity Society, February 2, 2023
Country’s Leading Obesity Care Organizations Develop Consensus Statement on Obesity, January 31, 2023
Study: 40-year Follow Up Shows Significant Reduction in Death Rates After Bariatric Surgery, January 25, 2023
Novel Workplace Lifestyle Intervention Leads to Meaningful Weight-Loss, Maintenance, January 25, 2023
Obesity-Focused Organizations Issue Statement in Support of New AAP Clinical Guideline on Childhood Obesity, January 13, 2023
2022
Endocrinologist, TOS Past President Named New Editor-in-Chief of Obesity, December 01, 2022
Top 40 Abstracts at ObesityWeek®, October 26, 2022
High Profile, Scientific Abstract Presentations at ObesityWeek®, October 26, 2022
NKF/TOS Urge Collaboration, Clinical Strategies to Improve Understanding of Managing Co-Existing Relationship Between Obesity, Chronic Kidney Disease, October 21, 2022
Pediatric Obesity is a Disease, September 01, 2022
Changing the Way We Communicate about Obesity, June 8, 2022
School Segregation: Contributor to Racial/Ethnic Childhood Obesity Disparities, April 26, 2022
Studies Reinforce Link Using Bariatric Surgery to Reduce Obesity-associated Breast Cancer, February 23, 2022
Telemedicine Can Mitigate Barriers for Access to Obesity Care, Weight Loss Management, February 23, 2022
Metabolic Adaptation Delays Time to Reach Weight-loss Goals, January 27, 2022
Social Determinant of Health Associated with Increased Rates of Obesity, January 27, 2022
Obesity/Nutrition Expert Named New TOS President, January 19, 2022
2021
Study: Move More Often Supports Better Long-term Weight Loss for Older Adults, December 21, 2021
Parenting intervention associated with BMI of first and second-born siblings, December 21, 2021
Studies: Mixed Results on Nature, Extent of Healthcare, October 20, 2021
Improved Diversity Needed in Membership, October 18, 2021
TOS Promotes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September, September 1, 2021
Medically-Supervised Pediatric Obesity Treatment, August 24, 2021
The Obesity Society Issues New Position Statement: COVID-19 Vaccines are Effective in People with Obesity, July 7, 2021
Review Shows Minimal, High-Quality Evidence Dietary Supplements Lead to Weight Loss, June 23, 2021
The Obesity Society weighs in on the FDA approval of semaglutide 2.4 (Wegovy®), June 11, 2021
Obesity and Cancer: Studies Highlight Different Aspects of the Connection, May 26, 2021
Weight-Loss Maintainers Sit Less than Weight-Stable People with Obesity, May 26, 2021
Study Examines Association Between Lifestyle Patterns and BMI in Early Childhood, April 26, 2021
Self-Monitoring Using Digital Health Tools is Associated with Weight Loss, February 24, 2021
Lower Energy Intake Observed in Low-fat Vegan vs. Low-carb Ketogenic Diet, February 1, 2021
Physical Exercise May Minimize Bariatric Surgery-Induced Bone Loss, January 12, 2021
More Visceral Fat Increases Risk for COVID-19 ICU Admission, Mechanical Ventilation, January 13, 2021
Medication Shows Promise for Weight Loss in Patients with Obesity, Diabetes, January 13, 2021
2020
Leading Neuroscience Obesity Researcher Named New TOS President, December 16, 2020
TOS Announces Presidential Medal of Distinction Awardees, November 2, 2020
COVID-19 and Obesity: Top Abstracts at ObesityWeek® Interactive, October 29, 2020
Oral, Poster Abstracts Take Center Stage at ObesityWeek® Interactive, October 15, 2020
Obesity Selects Journal Symposium Honorees, October 1, 2020
African American BMi associated with severe COVID-19 and ICU admission, August 4, 2020
Intensive behavioral therapy and liraglutide 3.0 mg show positive results for weight loss, February 24, 2020
Intensive lifestyle intervention focused on weight loss lowers obesity-related cancer risk, August 24, 2020
TOS Announces Interactive, Online Format for ObesityWeek®, July 08, 2020
Anti-obesity medications mitigate weight regain in RYGB surgery patients, May 22, 2020
Excess weight drives inflammation, hypoventilation behind COVID-19 complications, May 04, 2020
North American Obesity Organizations Recognize World Obesity Day, Mar 04, 2020
Intensive behavioral therapy and liraglutide 3.0 mg show positive results for weight loss, February 24, 2020
Researchers propose new disease classification system for obesity, February 24, 2020
Researchers propose new disease classification system for obesity, February 24, 2020
The Obesity Society Marks American Heart Month in February, February 5, 2020
2019
Study Suggests Obesity Associated with Greater Greenhouse Gas Emissions, December 20, 2019
TOS Announces Obesity Journal Symposium Winners, October 3, 2019
Treating Adolescent Obesity, September 30, 2019
The Obesity Society Recognizes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, September 3, 2019
New Data…on Weight Loss Experiences for Minority Groups, July 24, 2019
Study Finds Meal Timing…Lower Appetite, Improve fat Burning, July 24, 2019
Researchers Reveal New Strategy for Preventing Holiday Weight Gain, May 23, 2019
Variation of FTO Gene Linked to Weight Gain and Obesity in Children, May 23, 2019
TOS President-Elect Co-Authors Study on Genetic Test for Obesity, April 23, 2019
Obesity Organizations Recognize World Health Day, April 5, 2019
Former TOS President to Speak at New Obesity Clinical Immersion Program, March 28, 2019
TOS President, Members Named to 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, February 26, 2019
Learn the Link: Obesity and Heart Health, February 1, 2019
2018
The Obesity Society Updates Position on Obesity, December 20, 2018
The Obesity Society Elects Officers, December 3, 2018
New President Named for The Obesity Society, November 15, 2018
Obesity Experts Support the Call for Innovative, Evidence-Informed Strategies to Increase the Prevalence of Qualified Military Recruits, October 31, 2018
Executive Leaders from The Obesity Society Travel to Oman, October 18, 2018
The Obesity Society Recognizes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, August 30, 2018
The Obesity Society Calls for More Research on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax, July 12, 2018
New Education Initiative Will Promote Specialized Physician Training in Obesity Care Across the U.S., June 28, 2018
2017
Caroline Apovian Named President of The Obesity Society, November 1, 2017
Understanding the Link between Obesity and Cancer, November 1, 2017
The Fight to End Childhood Obesity, October 19, 2017
Obesity Journal Symposium, October 16, 2017
George L. Blackburn, MD Phd, Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium, October 10, 2017
Can Your Genes and Environment Affect Your Physical Activity and Weight Loss?, September 26, 2017
Rudolph L. Leibel, MD, to Keynote at ObesityWeek 2017, September 25, 2017
First Study of Its Size Shows Early Weight Gain in Pregnancy Correlates with Childhood Obesity, August 28, 2017
Diet Quality Matters Not Just Quantity in Mid-to-Late-Adulthood, July 26, 2017
Childhood Obesity Historically High in Low Income Communities, June 27, 2017
The American Board of Obesity Medicine Five Year Report, May 25, 2017
Anthony Comuzzie Named New Executive Director at The Obesity Society, May 8, 2017
Mental Illness Does Not Affect Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Results, April 25, 2017
Aldose reductase promotes diet-induced obesity, July 27, 2022
Innovative, online automated obesity treatment, July 27, 2022