▶️ New EASO 5-Minute CPD EASO Grade-based framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications. Learn how the new EASO algorithm is transforming obesity care! Read more in our recent EASO Obesity news bulletin: conta.cc/4hcaYhZ

The launch of MEP Obesity Group at the European Parliament brought together policymakers, senior experts, early career professionals, and patient representatives to discuss the need for stronger, coordinated EU-level action on obesity.🇪🇺 Read more: easo.org/launch-event...

Calling all ECN Professionals! Join us TOMORROW for a webinar presented by Prof Ruth Loos, focusing on how polygenic prediction is advancing our understanding of obesity risk and development across the life course. Tues, 11 Nov 4pm UK / 5pm Paris

The 2025 theme for the Fibrohealth Symposium 2025 is: Translating Cell Biology into Obesity Research and Drug Development – Focus on Adipose Tissue, Bone, and Metabolism. Join ➡️ 19th Nov online or in-person in Finland. 🇫🇮 Learn more:

🌎 Global Obesity Forum 2025 The international group called on governments to honour their commitments and strengthen action on obesity prevention, management and care — obesity is a gateway to many other NCDs. Read more:

A new insights report, commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), developed by Brightsparks Agency, explores the human, social, and financial impact of obesity across the region. Learn more in our recent EASO obesity bulletin: conta.cc/4hcaYhZ

By 2030, 80% of the EU population may be living with obesity, driving healthcare costs and highlighting the urgent need for coordinated, strategic action across Europe. Download the full policy recommendation document. easo.org/policy/

Important new paper just published and presented at #OW2025: The Identification of Potential Treatment Targets to Reduce the Risk of Obesity-Related Complications: A Step Toward a Treat-to-Target Approach in Obesity Management onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @Busetto_Luca @AbdTahrani

Progress Highlights from the BETTER4U Project Read about BETTER4U progress toward the project goal of developing personalised strategies for obesity prevention and treatment. Read more:

We’re pleased to introduce our Affiliate EASO COM, Instituto Estadual de Diabetes e Endocrinologia (IEDE) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, led by Dra Lívia Lugarinho Corrêa. Learn more about their multidisciplinary obesity care 👇

📢 Polygenic Prediction of Obesity Across the Life Course. Join Prof Ruth Loos 👉11th Nov - 4pm UK / 5pm Paris This webinar will explore the role of polygenic prediction in obesity research, clinical care and more. Register here: easo.org/ecn-elearnin... @EASOobesityECN

Managing obesity related complications with obesity management medications: Learn more from Dr.Andreea Ciudin with our 5-Minute CPD e-learning programme. easo.org/cpd/managing...

What are the fundamental challenges of obesity prevention? Join the international conference hosted by @novo-nordisk.bsky.social: Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Body, Brain & Society. ➡️ 16-20 March 2026, Denmark Learn more and submit your abstract:

EASO is pleased to support the official launch of MEPs for Action on Obesity, a new interest group in the European Parliament dedicated to advancing EU-level efforts to address obesity. Follow mepactionobesity.eu for updates!

📅 Save the date: The Nordic Obesity Meeting 2026 takes place 5-6 February in Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 #NOM26 brings together early-career researchers, emerging leaders, and experts to share the latest in obesity science, prevention, and care. Learn more: easo.org/save-the-dat...

Progress Highlights from the BETTER4U Project Read about BETTER4U progress toward the project goal of developing personalised strategies for obesity prevention and treatment. Read more:

Learn more about the NSA event held on 27 Oct. which included discussions on the proposed second European Programme of Work, 2026–2030 (EPW2), a co-creation by Member States of the WHO European Region and WHO/Europe following extensive consultation. #RC75 easo.org/rc75-who-eur...

OBCT brings together experts from across Europe to better understand why some people are more likely to develop obesity, and how we can prevent it Read the latest updates from The OBCT Project:

This year, ObesityWeek® 2025 focuses on “Obesity as a Chronic Disease,” emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to obesity care, including the prevention and treatment of its complications. Join us in Atlanta, Nov 4-7th.

Applications for the 2026 [email protected] New Investigator Awards in Basic Science, Clinical Research, Public Health & Childhood Obesity are now open! ✅ Each winner will be supported to attend and speak at the special award session at #ECO2026. easo.org/easo-novo-no...

The EASO obesity ECN board invites members to the next online event in the eLearning Hub series: Polygenic Prediction of Obesity Across the Life Course. Join Prof Ruth Loos 👉11th November- 4pm UK / 5pm Paris

▶️ Early Rate Registration Now Open! The 33rd European Congress on Obesity (#ECO2026) will take place 12-15 May 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷 - SAVE THE DATES! We look forward to hosting you in Istanbul! Learn more and register: eco2026.org

Progress Highlights From Prevent: The PREVENT project has entered its third year, the project team reports steady progress towards its prevention goals in childhood obesity and reducing future cancer risk. Read more:

@timespan-h2020.bsky.social continues advancing knowledge on ADHD and long-term health to support better outcomes across Europe. Read the TIMESPAN project update here:

Read an update on the progress the EU Stage project has made during the first 18 months of the project ⬇️

What are the social costs of obesity? ➡️ Obesity affects how people are treated in public, in healthcare and in relationships. Read the new insights report commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). easo.org/understandin...

🔎 Looking back at this special 2-part issue of Philosophical Transactions B on obesity: Causes of obesity: theories, conjectures & evidence (eds. Speakman, Sørensen, Hall & Allison). Both parts still available here ⬇️ easo.org/royal-societ...

At EASO, we work to inform and support EU institutions in their efforts to strengthen EU health systems by ensuring obesity is prioritised and addressed as a chronic disease across EU health policies and initiatives. easo.org/policy/

🌟 Starting soon - 11:30am UK / 12:30pm Paris Join Prof Dror Dicker for this important EASO COMs webinar. ➡️ MASLD and Obesity: Mechanisms and Management Register here:

Call for Abstracts from researchers from across the globe: Abstract submissions are now open for the European Congress on Obesity #ECO2026, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, 12-15 May 2026. 🇹🇷 Deadline for submissions: 11 January 2026 easo.org/call-for-abs...

Join Prof Dror Dicker tomorrow for the EASOCOMs Network webinar: MASLD and Obesity: Mechanisms and Management 🗓️ Tues 28 Oct 2025 at 11:30am UK / 12:30pm Paris Register here:

Now- @EASOobesity #OMWG colleagues at #ENDOBridge Barbara McGowan presents the EASO Algorithm for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications in adults, which aligns with the concept of obesity as an adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD). easo.org/framework-fo...

We’re off! @EASOobesity #OMWG colleagues present in this key session at #ENDOBridge - in Antalya Türkiye 🇹🇷 now @EndoBridge - genetics, exercise and pharmacotherapy @FruhbeckLab @AndreeaCiudin1 #obesity #NCDs

Colleagues are warmly invited to join the Nordic Obesity Meeting 2026 in Stockholm. #NOM26 will bring together professionals from across the region to explore advances in obesity research, prevention & care. Abstract submission is open until 1 Nov 2025

Learn more about upcoming events and opportunities supported by EASO obesity in our recent news bulletin. conta.cc/4hcaYhZ

Social inequalities impact obesity and other NCDs. This report summary looks at social inequalities in health across Europe, with quantitative insights from the European Social Survey with policy content and case studies from @EuroHealthNet members. #SDoH eurohealthnet.eu/wp-content/u...

EASO is pleased to support the 7th Congress of the Slovak Obesity Association and the 23rd Slovak Congress on Obesity,Košice, 🇸🇰. ➡️ 24-25 Oct Košice, Slovakia View the program here: easo.org/7th-congress...

Read the latest @EASOobesity news bulletin to learn about the new EASO Algorithm for the pharmacological treatment of obesity + more! ➡️ Don't forget to register for the upcoming #EASOCOMs Webinar: Tues, 28th Oct 2025, 11:30am UK/12:30pm Paris conta.cc/4hcaYhZ

@timespan-h2020.bsky.social Project Update: This year, TIMESPAN published work in Lancet Psychiatry and hosted a major public event on ADHD, obesity, and long-term health across Europe. Read more:

Latest updates on EASO Obesity EU projects in our recent news bulletin. ✔️ TIMESPAN ✔️ STAGE ✔️ PREVENT ✔️OBCT Project ✔️ STREAMS ✔️ BETTER4U Project Read more here: conta.cc/4hcaYhZ

▶️ Global Obesity Forum 2025 EASO was represented by EASO President Professor Volkan Yumuk. at this important gathering which brought together leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address one of today’s most urgent global health challenges: Obesity. easo.org/global-obesi...

The EU Commission has published 11 webinars exploring Europe’s journey toward connected and secure digital healthcare systems, through the eHealth Network, MyHealth@EU and the eHealth Network Guidelines. 🇪🇺 Insights for national health systems:

Read the new SWEET Project Team publication in Nature Metabolism. The results suggest that using sweeteners instead of sugar can be a safe and helpful way for adults to maintain weight loss as part of a healthy diet. Read more: easo.org/effect-of-sw...

Registration is open for the EASOCOMs webinar ➡️ MASLD and Obesity: Mechanisms and Management, focusing on the intersection between obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. 🗓️ Tues 28 Oct at 11:30am UK / 12:30pm Paris easo.org/coms-webinar...

EASO Obesity ECN Member Spotlight: Dr Zoé Colombet Read more about Zoe's work on the effects of food policies on diet, health, and inequality and how to inform equitable public health strategies.

At EASO, we work to inform and support EU institutions in their efforts to strengthen EU health systems by ensuring obesity is prioritised and addressed as a chronic disease across EU health policies and initiatives. easo.org/policy/

Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be first-line medications for obesity and most of its related complications, new guidance from @EASOobesity @AndreeaCiudin1 www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

What is the human cost of obesity? A new insights report, commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and developed by Brightsparks Agency, explores the human, social, and financial impact of obesity across the region. Read more: easo.org/understandin...

Congratulations to the Univ. of Minnesota Advanced Paediatric Therapies for Obesity (APTO) on your 10th anniversary! Join the 3½-day Advanced Therapies for Pediatric Obesity course to learn why obesity is a disease and how to manage it ➡️ March 4-6th.

The Bulgarian Association for the Study of Obesity and Related Diseases (BASORD) is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Since 1995, BASORD has had a long and productive history of activities focused on the prevention & management of obesity.🇧🇬 Read more: