@OhioTate@Tate I have also been raising money for neuromuscular disease (such as ALS) research this year. Link below if anyone is interested!
https://t.co/80tR23HpfV
DeAndre Hopkins’ father died in a car crash when he was just five months old.
One of the things he left behind was a mink jacket, and Hopkins always said he would wear it to either his wedding or the Super Bowl—whichever came first.
Today, as he arrives for the Super Bowl, he’s wearing it.
(📷 @NFL)
This is a lie
USDA nutrition guidelines say to limit sugar intake to less than 10% of your diet.
Considering this drink has 32g of sugar, it nearly gets to 2/3 of that target by itself.
Please stop listening to people who lie & create fear to promote their message.
Dear @calleymeans, You misunderstand obesity and the practice of medicine, and that deeply concerns me. Please hear me out.
Obesity guidelines exist to inform standard care based on evidence—not to dictate access to therapy. The proposed Biden ruling seeks to expand access to anti-obesity treatments, not enforce a "drug-first" approach.
Effective obesity care is grounded in three pillars: 1) lifestyle changes (behavior, nutrition, exercise), 2) medical therapy, and 3) bariatric surgery. Nutrition and exercise are foundational but require significant support through people, programs, and resources. Yet, for most individuals, these alone will not provide long-term, effective treatment for this chronic, progressive disease.
Obesity is a real, chronic disease that affects every organ system. It’s the leading cause of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, and multiple cancers. It cannot be addressed effectively by relying solely on lifestyle interventions or by diverting funds from proven therapies to less effective alternatives.
Patient care is rooted in values and preferences—there is no “mandate.” Treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists may represent a scientific breakthrough capable of transforming population health, but only if delivered at scale and cost-effectively. This is not about replacing prevention efforts but complementing them to provide comprehensive care for those already living with obesity.
I urge you to approach this with an open mind, free from bias or conflicts of interest. This is a pivotal moment. Millions of lives depend on leaders like you using your influence ethically, responsibly, and with a deep understanding of the science of obesity and the non-conscious brain’s role in weight regulation.
Let’s seize this opportunity to create a healthier future—one that prevents obesity while also optimizing care for those living with it today.
Sincerely,
Me