Members of the Stigma, Weight, and Gender (SWAG) lab, Maddie Rosenthal and Dr. Mary Himmelstein, recently tested perceptions of various weight loss strategies in an experimental vignette study. Findings showed a more negative perception of weight loss using a GLP-1 compared to diet and exercise alone. This work suggests the potential for stigma across different approaches to weight management. Read the paper here, or learn more from a recent article published about this work! https://conscienhealth.org/2026/08/23/obesity-care-stigma-butt-out-already/
