obesity medications

New Research, New Reasons to Discuss Obesity Medications with Your Health Care Provider

By Dr. Kushner / March 18, 2025 /

It’s no secret that the new, highly effective injectable obesity medications have impressive weight loss benefits. This has led millions of people who struggle with weight to ask their health care professionals whether or not they are candidates for taking these new medications. But we’ve known for a long time that there is more to…

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Take a More Active Role in Your Weight Management Care

By Dr. Kushner / June 24, 2024 /

As a weight management expert, I’ve been encouraging my patients to take a more active role in their care for years. If this is something you’re interested in doing, engaging in shared decision making with your health care professional can be helpful. Shared decision-making is a process whereby health care professionals and patients come to…

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