Obesity Courses and Certifications

TED

The Consequences of Unchecked Obesity - A National Crisis

Exploring the national consequences of the obesity epidemic and its far-reaching impact beyond personal health.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

America's Obesogenic Environment: Addressing the Obesity Crisis - TEDMED 2011

Explore how America's "obesogenic" environment fuels the obesity crisis and learn strategies for collective willpower to combat this widespread health issue.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Obesity + Hunger = 1 Global Food Issue

Explore the interconnected global issues of hunger and obesity, and learn about innovative solutions to transform our food systems for a healthier, more equitable world.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

American Society for Microbiology

Antibiotic Exposure - The Microbiome and Obesity

Explore the impact of early-life antibiotic exposure on infant microbiome development and its potential link to adult obesity, based on mouse model research and human infant studies.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Milken Institute

Confronting the Obesity and Diabetes Epidemics

Explore strategies to combat obesity and diabetes epidemics, discussing economic impacts, innovative approaches, and collaborative efforts from industry, government, and advocacy groups.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

MonteHeart Lectures

Pharmacotherapy for Obesity: An Update - Lecture

Gain insights into the latest pharmacotherapy options for obesity management with Dr. Michael Albert's comprehensive update on treatment approaches and advancements.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Drbeen Medical Lectures

Obesity and Cancer Risk - Understanding the Connection Between Excess Weight and Cancer Development

Discover how excess body weight significantly increases cancer risk, exploring 13 cancer types affected by obesity and understanding current obesity trends and their impact on public health.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fight Obesity - How the Fidget Factor Keeps You Fit and Thin

Discover how small movements throughout the day can combat obesity and improve health. Learn about the 'Fidget Factor' and its impact on weight management, based on 50 years of research.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Obesity Crisis - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex, multifaceted nature of the obesity crisis and its far-reaching societal impacts through expert perspectives and potential approaches to addressing this persistent health challenge.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Obesity and Kidney Disease - Effects of COVID on Acute Kidney Disease and Obesity and Transplantation

Explore the impact of obesity on kidney health, COVID-19's effects on acute kidney disease, and obesity's role in transplantation with insights from nephrologists and transplant surgeons.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MGH Martinos Center

What Brain Imaging Can Tell Us About Gut-Brain Interactions in Obesity

Explore brain imaging insights on gut-brain interactions in obesity with NIH/NIAAA expert Dr. Gene-Jack Wang. Gain valuable knowledge on this crucial health topic.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Public Health Approaches to Obesity - Part 2

Explore policies to tackle obesity with Professor Franco Sassi's insights on international health policy and economics.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Public Health Approaches to Obesity - Part 1

Explore ultraprocessed foods' impact on public health and obesity with Professor Christopher Millett's research insights.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MonteHeart Lectures

Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease

Explore the critical relationship between obesity and heart health, examining risk factors, prevention strategies, and evidence-based interventions for better cardiovascular outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

5 Myths About Obesity and the New Weight Loss Drugs

Explore common misconceptions about obesity treatment and new weight-loss medications while learning evidence-based facts from a leading cardiovascular expert.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video