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Beyond MAHA: Defeating obesity requires a new strategy
- On June 9, 2025, Senators Bill Cassidy and Ben Ray Luján reintroduced legislation in Washington, D.C., aimed at improving treatment options and reducing obesity.
- The bill addresses rising obesity rates recognized as a chronic disease that contributes to liver conditions like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis .
- The legislation aims to expand Medicare coverage for chronic weight management medications, healthcare specialists, and regular obesity screenings.
- GLI highlighted that globally, over 148 million people have NASH, and obesity increases yearly, making treatment access a top priority for patients.
- Passing this act could mitigate the obesity epidemic and support prevention of obesity-related chronic diseases, including liver conditions like NASH.
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Beyond the Scale: Understanding the facts about obesity for Hispanic Americans
(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half (47%) of…
GLI Supports the Reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act - Global Liver Institute
GLI Supports the Reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (Washington, D.C., June 9, 2025) – Global Liver Institute (GLI) applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, which was recently introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM). Within both the political and scientific realms, there is growing recognition of obesity as a chro…
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