obesity
Medicare Could Soon Cover GLP-1 Obesity Medications — But Access Will Depend on Plan and State Participation
A landmark federal agreement to dramatically reduce the cost of GLP-1 medications and open the door to Medicare coverage has generated cautious opt...
- Samantha Paulino
Prediabetes Risk Doubled for Asian, Pacific Islander Teens With Overweight, Obesity
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Among adolescents with overweight or obesity, prediabetes is more than twice as common in Asian and Pacif...
Don’t Let Access Drive People to Poison: The Hidden Dangers of Fake Weight Loss Drugs
The promise is enticing: faster results, no doctor’s appointment, and often, no prescription. With just a few clicks, weight loss “miracles” can be...
- Jessica Wilson
Obesity in Hispanic Americans: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fight It
(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more...
Low-income, minority community redevelopment may reduce obesity disparities
November 13, 2024
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VUMC receives $10 million to study childhood obesity interventions in rural and minority communities in Tennessee and Louisiana | VUMC Reporter
by Christina Echegaray
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $10 million, five-year research funding award from the Patient-Centere...
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