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The AMA Recognized Obesity as a Disease in 2013. How Far Have We Come in the Last 10 Years, and Where Are We Headed?

Katherine Saunders, MD - June 18, 2023

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the American Medical Association’s decision to recognize obesity as a disease. As we reflect on this milestone,...

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Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - December 27, 2024

Here are 10 health-sector developments—not ranked—to watch in the coming year, determined by media coverage, reader interest, and personal interest.

Blending Renaissance Thinking and Collaborative Power to Address Global Health Challenges

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - June 9, 2025

When I first encountered Yasushi Yamamoto—musician, philosopher, investor, and Founder and CEO of Corundum—I was struck by how naturally he speaks of Renaissance ideals...

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