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In The News
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new recommendations to move beyond BMI when diagnosing obesity
ABC News
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the Lancet Commission's new report on redefining obesity
New York Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about new measurements for people with the disease of obesity
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about people taking new obesity drugs losing the taste for alcohol
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new weight loss drugs and their side effects
NPR
Dr. Kushner participates in this story on access challenges for new anti-obesity medications
The Washington Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about powerful new weight loss drugs that expose health inequities
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner weighs in on whether or not a bathroom smart scale can make you healthier
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
Northwestern Medicine News Center
Dr. Kushner was honored by the Clinical Research Forum with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
NBC News
Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care
JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
Dr. Kushner shares his insights in this Medical News & Perspectives article about a new obesity treatment
abc NEWS
Dr. Kushner discusses newly approved drug in the fight against overweight and obesity
The New York Times
Dr. Kushner discusses how more powerful obesity fighting drugs may change perceptions of obesity as a disease.
The New York Times
As lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results
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
HealthCentral
Dr. Kushner discusses complex causes of obesity, from genetic codes to zip codes, to ultraprocessed foods, stress, poor sleep and more
Today.com
Dr. Kushner discusses the challenges of losing weight after 40 and how to set yourself up for success
ObesityHelp
Dr. Kushner authors article on building skillpower, not willpower to manage weight
WGN TV Morning News
Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN News
Prevention Magazine
Dr. Kushner gives tips on improved health and long term weight control that includes taking the Six Factor Quiz.
Psychology Today
In a guest blog, Dr. Kushner discusses how one's mindset and coping style can derail successful weight management
WGN Radio with Dean Richards
Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN Radio
WGN TV Morning News
Dr. Streicher includes Six Factors to Fit in her Healthy Holiday Gifts Show – 2019
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
My Fitness Pal
Tips for managing hunger and cravings while trying to lose weight and maintain it
The New York Times
Dr. Kushner comments on exciting preliminary study results about a new drug tirzepatide to treat obesity
The Lancet
Dr. Kushner co-authors article on the potential anti-inflammatory role of semaglutide on obesity
Zoe Science & Nutrition
Dr. Kushner discusses new anti-obesity medications and whether or not they solve the obesity epidemic
Scientific American
Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity
Obesity Science and Practice
Validation of Dr. Kushner's Six Factor Quiz for the treatment of overweight and obesity
Northwestern Medicine News & Breakthroughs
Dr. Kushner's podcast on a promising obesity drug typically prescribed for Type 2 diabetes
The Dr. Oz Show
Dr. Kushner discusses game-changing research study results for semaglutide, a new drug for weight loss
Forbes
A patient in Dr. Kushner's practice loses 61 pounds when the pandemic halted his business travel, enabling healthier lifestyle habits
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"
TODAY.com
Dr. Kushner answers questions about the anti-diet movement and how best to pursue weight loss
Weight Matters Magazine
Dr. Kushner answers questions about his latest book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
FOX 32 Chicago
Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
Forbes
Dr. Kushner provides tips to be healthy and stay fit while traveling on leisure or business trips
Well + Good
Healthy dinner meals don't have to be complicated to prepare. Dr. Kushner shares one of his favorites
SiriusXM 110 Doctor Radio, Primary Care Show
Dr. Marina Kurian and Rachel Lustgarten, RDN interview Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit
Weight Matters Magazine
Dr. Kushner discusses how life events affect one's weight trajectory
Food & Nutrition Magazine
Review of Six Factors to Fit highlights its personalized and progressive approach for successful weight management
ObesityHelp
In the first of 3 articles, Dr. Kushner discusses obesity, weight loss and how to lose weight successfully
ObesityHelp
In the second article, Dr. Kushner discusses understanding the barriers to successful weight loss
ObesityHelp
In the third article, Dr. Kushner discusses how to protect your time for self care when life gets in the way
Fox 32 Chicago
Dr. Kushner discusses how to curb stress eating while social distancing at home during the Covid-19 pandemic
In The News
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new recommendations to move beyond BMI when diagnosing obesity
ABC News
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the Lancet Commission's new report on redefining obesity
New York Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about new measurements for people with the disease of obesity
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about people taking new obesity drugs losing the taste for alcohol
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new weight loss drugs and their side effects
NPR
Dr. Kushner participates in this story on access challenges for new anti-obesity medications
Zoe Science & Nutrition
Dr. Kushner discusses new anti-obesity medications and whether or not they solve the obesity epidemic
Scientific American
Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner weighs in on whether or not a smart scale can make you healthier
The New York Times
Dr. Kushner comments on exciting preliminary study results on the new drug tirzepatide to treat obesity
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
Northwestern Medicine News Center
Dr. Kushner was honored by the Clinical Research Forum with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
NBC News
Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care
Obesity Science and Practice
Validation of Dr. Kushner's Six Factor Quiz for the treatment of overweight and obesity
JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
Dr. Kushner shares his insights in this Medical News & Perspectives article about a new obesity treatment
abc NEWS
Dr. Kushner discusses newly approved drug in the fight against overweight and obesity
The New York Times
Dr. Kushner discusses how more powerful obesity fighting drugs may change perceptions of obesity as a disease
The New York Times
As the lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results
The Dr. Oz Show
Dr. Kushner discusses game-changing research study results for semaglutide, a new drug for weight loss
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
Northwestern Medicine News & Breakthroughs
Dr. Kushner's podcast on a promising obesity drug, typically prescribed for Type 2 diabetes
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."
Forbes
A patient in Dr. Kushner's practice loses 61 pounds when the pandemic halted his business travel, enabling healthier lifestyle habits
TODAY.com
Dr. Kushner answers questions about the anti-diet movement and how best to pursue weight loss
Weight Matters Magazine
Dr. Kushner answers questions about his latest book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
HealthCentral
Dr. Kushner discusses complex causes of obesity, from genetic codes to zip codes, to ultraprocessed foods, stress, poor sleep and more
Today.com
Dr. Kushner discusses the challenges of losing weight after 40 and how to set yourself up for success
ObesityHelp
Dr. Kushner authors article on building skillpower, not willpower to manage weight
WGN TV Morning News
Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN News
Fox 32 Chicago
Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
Forbes
Dr. Kushner provides tips to be healthy and stay fit while traveling on leisure or business trips
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
Prevention Magazine
Dr. Kushner gives tips on improved health and long term weight control that includes taking the Six Factor Quiz
Psychology Today
In a guest blog, Dr. Kushner discusses how one's mindset and coping style can derail successful weight management
Weight Matters Magazine
Dr. Kushner discusses how life events affect one's weight trajectory
SiriusXM 110 Doctor Radio
On the Primary Care Show, Dr. Marina Kurian and Rachel Lustgarten, RDN interview Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit
WGN Radio with Dean Richards
Dr. Kushner and Nancy Kushner discuss Six Factors to Fit on WGN Radio
Food & Nutrition Magazine
Review of Six Factors to Fit highlights its personalized and progressive approach for successful weight management
WGN TV Morning News
Dr. Streicher includes Six Factors to Fit in her Healthy Holiday Gifts Show – 2019
ObesityHelp
In the first of 3 articles, Dr. Kushner discusses obesity, weight loss and how to lose weight successfully
ObesityHelp
In the second article, Dr. Kushner discusses understanding the barriers to successful weight loss
ObesityHelp
In the third article, Dr. Kushner discusses how to protect your time for self care when life gets in the way
Fox 32 Chicago
Dr. Kushner discusses how to curb stress eating while social distancing at home during the Covid-19 pandemic
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
Robert Kushner, M.D.
Short Bio (125 Words)
Dr. Robert Kushner is Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, former Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, founder and first chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity, and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 56 book chapters and 230 original and review articles on obesity, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, medical education and nutrition. His upcoming book for clinicians, Patient-Centered Weight Management: the Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, will be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Spring, 2025. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.
Robert Kushner, M.D.
Medium Bio (200 Words)
Dr. Robert Kushner is Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, former Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, founder and first chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 56 book chapters and 230 original or review articles on obesity, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, medical education and nutrition. His upcoming book for clinicians, Patient-Centered Weight Managment: The Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, will be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Spring, 2025. 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 Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, former Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, founder and first chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity, and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 56 book chapters and 230 original and review articles on obesity, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, medical education, and nutrition. His upcoming book for clinicians, Patient-Centered Weight Management: The Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, will be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Spring, 2025. 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 Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, ABC World News, Weekend Today, Health, O, the Oprah Magazine, People, US 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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