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Nine weight-loss myths, examined
The claims that sound like common sense, what the evidence actually shows, and why the difference matters.
Read the articleGLP-1 medications, explained
What this class of medicine is, how it works, what it does not do, and the questions to bring to your doctor.
Read the articleTalking with your doctor about weight
How to prepare for the visit, what to ask, and what to do when a conversation about weight goes badly.
Read the articleThe full curriculum
These are the subjects we are building out. Links go to what is published today.
What obesity is, and what causes it
Definitions, the biology of appetite and metabolism, genetics, environment, sleep, stress, and medications. — Published
How weight is measured
BMI and its limits, waist measurement, body composition, and the tests that matter more than the scale. — Published
Myths and misinformation
The most common false claims about weight, and what the evidence shows. — Published
Obesity by the numbers
Sourced, dated statistics on obesity and related conditions, with attention to Latino communities. — Published
Related health conditions
Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatty liver, sleep apnea, joint disease. — Published
Nutrition
Building a plate, reading labels, cooking familiar foods in healthier ways, shopping on a budget. — Published
Physical activity
How much, what kind, and why activity improves health even when weight does not change. — Published
Treatment options
Nutrition therapy, behavioral programs, medications, and metabolic surgery — what each involves. — Published
Medications in depth
How GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medicines work, and what they do not do. — Published
Getting care
Preparing for a visit, questions to ask, and what to do when the conversation goes badly. — Published
Weight bias and stigma
What it is, how it shows up in healthcare and daily life, and its effect on whether people seek care. — In development
Mental health and eating
Emotional eating, binge eating, depression and anxiety, and the overlap with weight. — In development
Children and adolescents
Family-centered approaches, what not to say to a child about weight, and when to involve a pediatrician. — In development
Latino food traditions
Keeping the cooking, changing the method — region by region. — In development
Diabetes prevention
Prediabetes, what the numbers mean, and the programs that work. — In development
Insurance and cost of care
What is typically covered, what is not, and how to ask. — In development
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- Every statistic names its source and the year it describes.
- We distinguish established evidence from emerging research, and we say when something is uncertain.
- We do not promise specific weight-loss results or imply a treatment works for everyone.
- We do not accept commercial influence over educational content, and we name no products.
- Articles carry a publication date and are reviewed periodically.