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In an era where access to effective obesity care remains mired in controversy over medication costs and payer reluctance, a promising model is gaining...

Intellihealth Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Leon Igel, Honored as American Diabetes Association Greater New York Research Dinner Medical Honoree of the Year

Medika Life - March 3, 2024

Renowned Endocrinologist Leon Igel MD, Recognized for Pioneering Work in Diabetes and Obesity Management

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Katherine Saunders, MD - June 25, 2024

Considering that over 40% of U.S. adults have obesity and there are fewer than ten thousand obesity medicine specialists, PCPs are a critical part of the solution as we tackle this epidemic.

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Pat Farrell PhD - February 9, 2026

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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