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The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs

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The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new weight loss drugs and their side effects

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Today Show 

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new trend of reverse dieting

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NPR

Dr. Kushner discusses scant obesity training in medical schools

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NPR

Dr. Kushner participates in this story on access challenges for new anti-obesity medications

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The Washington Post

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about powerful new weight loss drugs that expose health inequities

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The Wall Street Journal 

Dr. Kushner weighs in on whether or not a bathroom smart scale can make you healthier

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businesswire

On behalf of the entire STEP 1 semaglutide study team, Dr. Kushner was proud to accept the Clinical Research Forum's 2022 top honors award for best clinical research study

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Northwestern Medicine News Center

Dr. Kushner was honored by the Clinical Research Forum with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award

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NBC News

Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care

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JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)

Dr. Kushner shares his insights in this Medical News & Perspectives article about a new obesity treatment

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abc NEWS

Dr. Kushner discusses newly approved drug in the fight against overweight and obesity

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The New York Times

Dr. Kushner discusses how more powerful obesity fighting drugs may change perceptions of obesity as a disease.

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The New York Times

As lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results

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The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Kushner discusses the new strategies to combat obesity as it grows and in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic

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HealthCentral

Dr. Kushner discusses complex causes of obesity, from genetic codes to zip codes, to ultraprocessed foods, stress, poor sleep and more

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Today.com

Dr. Kushner discusses the challenges of losing weight after 40 and how to set yourself up for success

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ObesityHelp

Dr. Kushner authors article on building skillpower, not willpower to manage weight

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WGN TV Morning News

Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN News

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Prevention Magazine

Dr. Kushner gives tips on improved health and long term weight control that includes taking the Six Factor Quiz.

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Psychology Today

In a guest blog, Dr. Kushner discusses how one's mindset and coping style can derail successful weight management

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WGN Radio with Dean Richards

Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN Radio

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WGN TV Morning News

Dr. Streicher includes Six Factors to Fit in her Healthy Holiday Gifts Show – 2019

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Popular Science

Doctors need to change the way they treat obesity. New paper on diagnostic coding for obesity is a move in the right direction

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My Fitness Pal

Tips for managing hunger and cravings while trying to lose weight and maintain it

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The Washington Post

Weight loss gets personal with diet and behavioral
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AARP

Dr. Kushner discusses medical breakthroughs in obesity research

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The New York Times

Dr. Kushner comments on exciting preliminary study results about a new drug tirzepatide to treat obesity

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The Lancet

Dr. Kushner co-authors article on the potential anti-inflammatory role of semaglutide on obesity

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Zoe Science & Nutrition

Dr. Kushner discusses new anti-obesity medications and whether or not they solve the obesity epidemic

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Scientific American

Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity

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Obesity Science and Practice

Validation of Dr. Kushner's Six Factor Quiz for the treatment of overweight and obesity

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Northwestern Medicine News & Breakthroughs

Dr. Kushner's podcast on a promising obesity drug typically prescribed for Type 2 diabetes

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The Dr. Oz Show

Dr. Kushner discusses game-changing research study results for semaglutide, a new drug for weight loss

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Forbes

A patient in Dr. Kushner's practice loses 61 pounds when the pandemic halted his business travel, enabling healthier lifestyle habits

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Journal reviews Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You! as "advice based on both research and years of patient-centered care"

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TODAY.com

Dr. Kushner answers questions about the anti-diet movement and how best to pursue weight loss

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Weight Matters Magazine

Dr. Kushner answers questions about his latest book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!

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FOX 32 Chicago

Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!

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Forbes

Dr. Kushner provides tips to be healthy and stay fit while traveling on leisure or business trips

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Well + Good

Healthy dinner meals don't have to be complicated to prepare. Dr. Kushner shares one of his favorites

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SiriusXM 110 Doctor Radio, Primary Care Show

Dr. Marina Kurian and Rachel Lustgarten, RDN interview Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit

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Weight Matters Magazine

Dr. Kushner discusses how life events affect one's weight trajectory

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Food & Nutrition Magazine

Review of Six Factors to Fit highlights its personalized and progressive approach for successful weight management

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ObesityHelp

In the first of 3 articles, Dr. Kushner discusses obesity, weight loss and how to lose weight successfully

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ObesityHelp

In the second article, Dr. Kushner discusses understanding the barriers to successful weight loss

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ObesityHelp

In the third article, Dr. Kushner discusses how to protect your time for self care when life gets in the way

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Fox 32 Chicago

Dr. Kushner discusses how to curb stress eating while social distancing at home during the Covid-19 pandemic

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In The News

The Wall Street Journal 

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs

VIEW ARTICLE

The Wall Street Journal 

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new weight loss drugs and their side effects

VIEW ARTICLE

Today Show

Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new trend of reverse dieting

VIEW ARTICLE

NPR

Dr. Kushner discusses scant obesity training in medical schools

LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

NPR

Dr. Kushner participates in this story on access challenges for new anti-obesity medications

LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

Zoe Science & Nutrition

Dr. Kushner discusses new anti-obesity medications and whether or not they solve the obesity epidemic

LISTEN TO PODCAST

AARP 

Dr. Kushner discusses medical breakthroughs in obesity research

VIEW ARTICLE

Scientific American

Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity

VIEW ARTICLE

The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Kushner weighs in on whether or not a smart scale can make you healthier

VIEW ARTICLE

The New York Times

Dr. Kushner comments on exciting preliminary study results on the new drug tirzepatide to treat obesity

VIEW ARTICLE

businesswire

On behalf of the entire STEP 1 semaglutide study team, Dr. Kushner was proud to accept the Clinical Research Forum's 2022 top honors award for best clinical research study

VIEW ARTICLE

Northwestern Medicine News Center

Dr. Kushner was honored by the Clinical Research Forum with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award

VIEW ARTICLE

NBC News

Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care

VIEW ARTICLE

Obesity Science and Practice

Validation of Dr. Kushner's Six Factor Quiz for the treatment of overweight and obesity

VIEW ARTICLE

JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)

Dr. Kushner shares his insights in this Medical News & Perspectives article about a new obesity treatment

VIEW ARTICLE

abc NEWS

Dr. Kushner discusses newly approved drug in the fight against overweight and obesity

VIEW ARTICLE

The New York Times

Dr. Kushner discusses how more powerful obesity fighting drugs may change perceptions of obesity as a disease

VIEW ARTICLE

The New York Times

As the lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results

VIEW ARTICLE

The Dr. Oz Show

Dr. Kushner discusses game-changing research study results for semaglutide, a new drug for weight loss

VIEW SEGMENT

The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Kushner discusses the new strategies to combat obesity as it grows and in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic

VIEW ARTICLE

Northwestern Medicine News & Breakthroughs

Dr. Kushner's podcast on a promising obesity drug, typically prescribed for Type 2 diabetes

LISTEN TO PODCAST

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Journal reviews Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You! as "advice based on both research and years of patient-centered care."

VIEW ARTICLE

Forbes

A patient in Dr. Kushner's practice loses 61 pounds when the pandemic halted his business travel, enabling healthier lifestyle habits

VIEW ARTICLE

TODAY.com

Dr. Kushner answers questions about the anti-diet movement and how best to pursue weight loss

VIEW ARTICLE

Weight Matters Magazine

Dr. Kushner answers questions about his latest book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!

VIEW ARTICLE

HealthCentral

Dr. Kushner discusses complex causes of obesity, from genetic codes to zip codes, to ultraprocessed foods, stress, poor sleep and more

VIEW ARTICLE

Today.com 

Dr. Kushner discusses the challenges of losing weight after 40 and how to set yourself up for success

VIEW ARTICLE

ObesityHelp

Dr. Kushner authors article on building skillpower, not willpower to manage weight

VIEW ARTICLE

WGN TV Morning News

Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN News

VIEW ARTICLE, WATCH TV SEGMENT

Fox 32 Chicago

Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!

WATCH TV SEGMENT

Forbes

Dr. Kushner provides tips to be healthy and stay fit while traveling on leisure or business trips

VIEW ARTICLE

Well + Good

Healthy dinner meals don't have to be complicated to prepare. Dr. Kushner shares one of his favorites that can be made in minutes

VIEW ARTICLE

Prevention Magazine

Dr. Kushner gives tips on improved health and long term weight control that includes taking the Six Factor Quiz

VIEW ARTICLE

Psychology Today

In a guest blog,  Dr. Kushner discusses how one's mindset and coping style can derail successful weight management

VIEW ARTICLE

Weight Matters Magazine

Dr. Kushner discusses how life events affect one's weight trajectory

VIEW ARTICLE

SiriusXM 110 Doctor Radio

On the Primary Care Show, Dr. Marina Kurian and Rachel Lustgarten, RDN interview Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit

LISTEN TO INTERVIEW - NEED SiriusXM LOG IN

WGN Radio with Dean Richards

Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN Radio

VIEW ARTICLE, LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

Food & Nutrition Magazine

Review of Six Factors to Fit highlights its personalized and progressive approach for successful weight management

VIEW ARTICLE

WGN TV Morning News

Dr. Streicher includes Six Factors to Fit in her Healthy Holiday Gifts Show – 2019

VIEW ARTICLE

ObesityHelp

In the first of 3 articles, Dr. Kushner discusses obesity, weight loss and how to lose weight successfully 

VIEW ARTICLE

ObesityHelp

In the second article, Dr. Kushner discusses understanding the barriers to successful weight loss

VIEW ARTICLE

ObesityHelp

In the third article, Dr. Kushner discusses how to protect your time for self care when life gets in the way

VIEW ARTICLE

Fox 32 Chicago

Dr. Kushner discusses how to curb stress eating while social distancing at home during the Covid-19 pandemic

WATCH TV SEGMENT

Popular Science

Doctors need to change the way they treat obesity. New paper on diagnostic coding for obesity is a move in the right direction

VIEW ARTICLE

Robert Kushner, M.D.
Short Bio (125 Words)

Dr. Robert Kushner is Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 65 book chapters and 237 scientific articles on overweight, obesity and nutrition and a founder of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity. His new book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!, designed for individuals wanting to lose weight and the health care providers who counsel them, was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.

Robert Kushner, M.D.
Medium Bio (200 Words)

Dr. Robert Kushner is Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 65 book chapters and 237 scientific articles on overweight, obesity and nutrition and a founder of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity. His new book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!, designed for individuals wanting to lose weight and the health care providers who counsel them, was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.

Board-certified in internal medicine and nutrition, Dr. Kushner is a passionate clinician, educator, researcher and advocate in helping to improve the lives of those affected by overweight and obesity. Using a personalized, habits-based approach, he has been breaking weight loss barriers with customized plans for almost 40 years. A noted national and international speaker, Dr. Kushner teaches health care professionals about both the science and art of helping individuals lose weight, keep it off and embrace the healthier habits that fit their lives.

Robert Kushner, M.D.
Long Bio (300 Words)

Dr. Robert Kushner is Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 65 book chapters and 237 scientific articles on overweight, obesity and nutrition and a founder of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity. His new book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!, designed for individuals wanting to lose weight and the health care providers who counsel them, was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.

Board-certified in internal medicine and nutrition, Dr. Kushner is a passionate clinician, educator, researcher and advocate in helping to improve the lives of those affected by overweight and obesity. Using a personalized, habits-based approach, he has been breaking weight loss barriers with customized plans for almost 40 years. A noted national and international speaker, Dr. Kushner teaches health care professionals about both the science and art of helping individuals lose weight, keep it off and embrace the healthier habits that fit their lives.

Examples of Dr. Kushner’s media coverage as an obesity expert and author include The New York TimesUSA TodayThe Wall Street JournalThe Washington PostGood Morning AmericaABC World NewsWeekend TodayHealthO, the Oprah MagazinePeopleUS News, and World Report and WebMD.com

In addition to maintaining a thriving medical practice, teaching students, conducting research, writing books and speaking around the world, Dr. Kushner is an avid jogger, dog lover and has a newfound passion for ballroom dancing – which he enjoys with his wife, and co-author, Nancy.

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