Troubling trend of diet stigma growing on social media, doctors say
When diet and exercise aren't enough, doctors say some people need medical treatments to lose weight and they're concerned about diet shaming.
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When diet and exercise aren't enough, doctors say some people need medical treatments to lose weight and they're concerned about diet shaming.
Doctors say diet stigma – people being shamed for using weight loss drugs or surgery – is a troubling trend that is gaining traction on social media.
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