Michael “Mike” Albert MD

🚨 New study from my research group and All of Us Research Program—270K+ adults—finds that Obesity is linked to a higher risk of 16 diseases.

Class 3 obesity = 11x risk of sleep apnea, 7.7x diabetes, 6.7x fatty liver. 51% of OSA cases may be due to obesity.
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Not taking prescribed medicine can lead to complications. Skipping recommended vaccines increases your vulnerability to preventable diseases.

We often forget that choosing to do nothing doesn’t mean living risk-free—it simply means accepting a different set of risks.

In healthcare, the one who pays makes the rules.

To drive real change, you either have to forgo insurance and pay out-of-pocket or pass policies that shift power away from insurance companies.

Nothing will change until the payer dynamics change. This is a fact.

I’m working on a special podcast project for the obesity scientific community.

Do you have a favorite obesity-related podcast for healthcare and science professionals? Drop your recommendations below—I’d love to check them out.

“People Will Die”: The Trump Administration Said It Lifted Its Ban on Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid. That’s Not True. Organizations that provide vital care for desperate and vulnerable people around the world have been forced to halt operations, turn away patients and lay off staff. “I’ve never seen anything that sca...

“On Friday morning, the staffers at a half dozen U.S.-funded medical facilities in Sudan who care for severely malnourished children had a choice to make: Defy President Donald Trump’s order to immediately stop their operations or let…babies and toddlers die.” www.propublica.org/article/trum...

The Weight of Promises Generate by Sora

📖 NEW from Me: The Weight of Promises

The Weight of Promises is an allegory about hope, manipulation, and the quiet power of seeing through the noise. If you’ve ever felt like your struggles were someone else’s profit, this story is for you.

👉 Read it here: medium.com/@MichaelAlbe...

Gym-Goer, 29, Dies After Getting Her Neck Adjusted by Chiropractor: ‘Tragic Case’ Joanna Kowalczyk died in October 2021 after she suffered acute arterial dissections at the base of her skull and neck, which was also the exact location where she received chiropractic treatment.

Your obligatory reminder to be careful with chiropractors:

Gym-Goer, 29, Dies After Getting Her Neck Adjusted by Chiropractor: ‘Tragic Case’
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FDA Violations Rock the Compound Tirzepatide and Semaglutide World The FDA has issued a warning letter to ProRx, LLC, outlining a series of violations that suggest the outsourcing facility has been operating

FDA Violations Rock the Compound Tirzepatide and Semaglutide World
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Great ongoing coverage by @onthepen.bsky.social. Give him a follow.
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FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease in those with diabetes, expanding its use Expanded Ozempic approval in the U.S. could transform how doctors treat patients with chronic kidney disease, which involves a gradual loss of kidney function.

Big News! The FDA has officially approved Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), expanding its already critical role in managing metabolic health.
www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/n...

He’s making little effort to dispel criticism linking him to far-right, neo-Nazi, and modern eugenics ideologies.

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Wow, TikTok was a real one till the very end. #tiktokban #blackout

News Details

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STEP UP Trial Top-lin eResults

Novo Nordisk’s STEP UP trial shows semaglutide 7.2 mg achieved 20.7% weight loss with adherence and 18.7% on average over 72 weeks. 33% of participants lost more than 25% of their weight, outperforming semaglutide 2.4 mg and placebo, with a similar safety profile.

The Future Definition of Obesity: Rethinking an Outdated Paradigm Generated by DALL-E

The Definition of Obesity Is Changing And What It Means for You ⤵️
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🚨 BREAKING: Zepbound (#Tirzepatide) becomes the first-ever FDA-approved drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)! 🌟
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BREAKING: Topline results from REDEFINE-1, a Ph3 trial for CagriSema, highlight the novel GLP-1 RA/Amylin RA combo achieving 22.7% weight loss (when paired with diet & exercise) over 68 weeks.

CagriSema demonstrates weight loss efficacy comparable to Tirzepatide.
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FDA says Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage The decision that will eventually bar compounding pharmacies from making unbranded versions of the injection.

🚨BREAKING: FDA says Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/f...

The CBO Report on Medicare and Anti-Obesity Medications Should Not Be the Final Word The highly anticipated report contains clues on how Congress may come to a different view on medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.

USC’s Schaeffer Center critiques the CBO’s obesity drug analysis, projecting $1T in benefits over 10 years and $4T over 30 years from comprehensive treatment.
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The Quick Fix Epidemic: How Superficial Medicine Is Failing Our Health Why chasing symptoms, profits, and convenience is costing us real, lasting wellness.

The hyperconsumerization of healthcare has fostered a landscape where superficial medicine often thrives. In this piece, I explore the roots of this problem and propose meaningful pathways forward.
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Accomplish Partners with ATA to Transform Bariatric Care | Accomplish Health — Accomplish Health Accomplish Health and ATA unite to provide comprehensive medical weight loss and mental health services for bariatric patients, combining advanced treatments with dedicated psychological support.

Accomplish and ATA Forge Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss and Mental Health Services for Patients with Obesity

I'm very excited about this partnership to enhance the mental healthcare of our patients living with obesity.
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🚨Breaking: Lilly’s Zepbound® (tirzepatide) outperforms Wegovy® (semaglutide) in weight loss trial over 72 weeks

SURMOUNT-5 Top-line results:
🔹 Zepbound: 20.2% avg. weight loss (50.3 lbs)
Vs.
🔹 Wegovy: 13.7% avg. weight loss (33.1 lbs)

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GLP-1 Medications Q&A — Accomplish Health GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved drugs that help treat obesity by managing appetite and blood sugar levels. While medications like Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound are specifically approved for weight ...

GLP-1 Medications Q&A
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When there is substantial evidence that food companies have contributed to the development of obesity—which seems inevitable—could we sue them and force them to subsidize obesity care programs?

Liraglutide Impacts Iron Homeostasis in a Murine Model of Hereditary Hemochromatosis Abstract. Classic hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an autosomal recessive iron-overload disorder resulting from loss-of-function mutations of the HFE gen

Liraglutide Impacts Iron Homeostasis in a Murine Model of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
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2025 Open Enrollment for Obesity Treatment Insurance Coverage Learn how to evaluate and choose the right insurance plan for obesity treatment coverage during the 2025 Open Enrollment period.

2025 Open Enrollment Tips: Ensuring Your Obesity Treatment Insurance Coverage Meets Your Needs
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The Physiological Cycle of Weight Gain

Progress can sometimes feel slow, but there’s no denying that the narrative around obesity is shifting. More people are paying attention, and the conversation is gaining momentum. While there’s still much work ahead, today, I’m feeling grateful. Wishing you all a joyful Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble.

From interim results of Hall’s group: only minimally processed foods led to fat loss, suggesting that even healthier forms of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might still be problematic—or at the very least, not conducive to fat loss. What a remarkable finding!