Medical group now considers obesity a disease requiring treatment
Top Talkers: The American Medical Association has decided to recognize obesity as a disease requiring treatment, and the Morning Joe panel -- including CNBC's Jim Cramer and former senior advisor for the McCain–Palin campaign Nicolle Wallace -- discusses the group's decision.
Obesity now classified as a disease
A new decision by the American Medical Association to classify obesity as a disease could change the way doctors and insurance companies treat and cover obese patients. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses what it could mean for people who struggle with their weight.
AMA recognizes obesity as a disease
The American Medical Association has a lot of clout in Washington, D.C., NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports, and although insurance companies are likely to push back – this may change the way we speak about obesity.
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