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After more than 60 years of watching weight, we think it’s time to shift the role weight plays in our society. Dr. Ania Jastreboff is an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine. In this video, recorded during Oprah’s “Making the Shift: A New Way to Think About Weight,” she explains why obesity is defined as “a disease” (a neurometabolic disease, to be specific) and why that’s important for addressing its causes and treatments. She also discusses the facts and fiction about weight loss medications and why the option might be (or might not be) explored for some of her patients - and how you, and only you, can make the decision about what’s best for your health.

On May 7, 48 staff members from the Department of Internal Medicine were recognized for service anniversaries.

For years, Yale School of Medicine's Kasia Lipska, MD, MHS, has been advocating for affordable pricing of insulin, an essential —and sometimes lifesaving—drug for many individuals with diabetes. Now, she is turning her attention to a similar trend of soaring prices among new diabetes and obesity medications.

Most of us know that regular physical activity can strengthen muscles, burn fat, and lower our risk of heart disease. But many advantages of exercise go beyond physical fitness and cardiovascular health, according to Yale School of Medicine experts.

Kasia Lipska, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, talks about clinicians' respect for the American Diabetes Association.

The Yale Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to highlight the following professors of medicine.

As a part of our “Meet Yale Internal Medicine” series, today’s feature is on Sachin Majumdar Jr., MD, associate professor of medicine (endocrinology); and director of endocrine neoplasia and the endocrine neoplasia clinic.

The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.

In a Q&A, Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular and molecular physiology, discusses the basics of insulin resistance, how the condition impacts our health, and the steps we can take to reverse it.