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In The News

Dr. Binks is an internationally recognized expert in health promotion, nutrition and obesity and is a noted expert in psychology across a range of topics related to the ‘human condition’. He is frequently called upon in the media to comment on the top news stories of the day. The topics Dr. Binks provides insight into have included celebrity meltdowns, the impact of various cultural icons and phenomena on society, insights into the human condition, discussions of public health policy, research studies and any number of top health stories.

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Motivational Monday with Dr. Binks: How to stay positive

January 25, 2021

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Motivational Monday with Dr. Binks: How to Handle Food Cravings

January 11, 2021

AMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: Check out all the things the Weight Management Clinic has to offer

October 19, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: Stressed Out? You are not alone, Dr. Binks is here to help

October 7, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Easy Ways to Keep active to improve your health and well-being

August 26, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: Dr. Binks says to make sure you do not miss your medical appointments

August 19, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Motivational Mondays with Dr. Binks: National Random Acts of Kindness Day – How acts of kindness impact health

February 17, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: Dr. Binks gives advice on love and how you can reduce the stress of finding the perfect Valentine’s gift

February 14, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock, Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: The Weight management clinic hosts open house and ribbon cutting

January 15, 2020

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Binks: Get motivated to lose weight before the holidays by counting the small wins

Oct 14, 2019

KAMC/KLBK TV Lubbock Dr. Binks discusses balancing festive eating and special events (football season) with staying on track for long-term health

Aug 26, 2019

Self Magazine: The role of alcohol in influencing eating via neural mechanisms

2015

HealthDay: (Nationally syndicated) Role of the brain in alcohol increasing food consumption

2015

The Obesity Society eNews; Dr. Binks, a fellow of The Obesity Society interviewed in "Biographical Spotlight"

Jan 2015

MedPage Today Friday Feedback: Fat but Fit Revisited: Experts weigh new research on fitness in the obese patient

Jan 2015

Reuters: Nationally Syndicated Story Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

Jan 2015

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

Jan 2015

Health Plan Week Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

Jan 2015

The Courier Journal Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

Jan 2015

WOAI News Radio: San Antonio Brain’s role alcohol and food consumption

Apr 2015

Obesity Week 2014 National Media Coverage (various incl. Reuters, NPR, Assoc. Press)

2014

KOB4 TV - with internet radio interview The Obesity-Depression Connection: It's Complicated with Taylor Smith | Healthy-Mag.com

Feb 2014

Philly.com and multiple syndicated stories- Dr. Binks quoted re his FDA Testimony on behalf of The Obesity Society FDA Panel Backs Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely Obese Nationally Syndicated Story several hundred news items associated

Jun 2014

HealthDay: News for healthier living FDA Panel Backs Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely ObeseAgency committee says nerve-stimulating device may offer more benefits than risks. Dr. Binks quoted re his FDA Testimony on behalf of The Obesity Society

Jun 2014

Convene: Official Magazine of Professional Convention Management Association Two Associations, One Issue: Joining Forces to Fight Obesity How do you solve a problem like obesity? Two medical associations with their own well-established conferences re

Aug 2014

Internet: The Obesity Society Recognizes Martin Binks, PhD, for Significant Contributions to Obesity Research and Treatment with the Atkinson-Stern Award for Distinguished Public Service

Oct 2014

National Press Release-Several News outlets feature TTU Professors Take Leadership Roles at Obesity Week 2014

Nov 2014

WebMD Yogurt Every Day May Help Keep Diabetes Away: Study found modest effect against the disease, but experts say overall healthy diet is still best approach

Nov 2014

Good Morning America Online (Dr. Binks quoted in TV broadcast) Mexico Gains on America to Top 'Globesity' List

Sept 2013

Health Behavior News Service PR Newswire quote(s) Syndicated- reached multiple international news outlets

Sept 2013

Bariatric Times-Print Interview & multimedia (PAGE 22) Interviewed in Bariatric Times, a physician-focused national magazine as a founding Board of Managers Member of ObesityWeek™ - 2013

Sep 2013

Radio-Healthy Magazine (Utah, Idaho and ABC4 Utah) w 38 min Audio Supplement of whole conversation Interview - print-web -and 38 minute audio supplement - Mental health and Obesity - TTU affiliation

Oct 2013

NPR- Atlanta Interview- Obesity Week & GA Obesity Taped 10 mins WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station.

Oct 2013

Atlanta Magazine- Print article - GA Obesity & Obesity Week Interview - print-web - Obesity in GA and OW - TTU Affiliation

Oct 2013

Healthy Utah Magazine Depression, obesity, stigma & multidisciplinary care discussed (pg. 42) by Martin Binks PhD - TOS Secretary Treasurer

Dec 2013

Obesity Week 2013 National Media Coverage (various incl. Reuters, NPR, Assoc. Press)

2013

Obesity & Psychological Expert; ABC News.com

2007-Present

Oprah Magazine Choosing the Right Diet

Sept 2009

ABC News ‘On-Call’ Online Expert Video Q&A

Feb 2009

Holiday Eating NBC 17, WRAL, ABC 11 – Local Affiliates

Dec 2008

ABC News Now, Multiple appearances

2007, 2008

Duke Diet Book Radio and Television Tour (Over 75 appearances)

2007

The 700 Club – The Duke Diet

2006

Health Corner: Genetics and Eating Disorders, Lifetime Television

June 4, 2006 & Sept 24, 2006

Health Corner: Obesity and Weight Loss, WGN Super Station

Jan. 15, 2005; May 14, 2005

NBC 17, Durham, NC. Holiday Dieting

Dec 2005

MCNBC Festive Flab

Dec 19, 2005

WUNC (NPR) State of Things

July 8, 2005

NPR Peoples Pharmacy

Dec. 3, 2004

MSNBC TV Atkins Diet, Countdown with Keith Olberman

May 27, 2004

Associated Press - The Last Supper: Changing Portion Sizes. Dr Binks comments on a study that examines changing portion sizes through classic artistic depictions (The Washington Post, AolNews.com, YAHOO News, Charlotte Observer, FOX News) Seattle Tim

March 2010

Louisiana Medical News Page 8 - Weighing in on Obesity: Researchers, clinicians advocate multi-discipline approach to epidemic

January 2010

New York Daily News - Coffee, good? Vitamins, bad? Nutrition info is constantly changing - here's what to trust (No Link Available)

February 2009

On Guard Magazine - Rev up your resiliency p. 13

Winter 2009

NBC 17; ABC 11; WRAL TV Raleigh NC - Holiday Eating (No Link Available)

December 2008

ABC News Archives - Dr Binks is a regular contributor to ABC news and a former consultant to ABC News on Call - find nearly 50 links to Dr Binks video Q&As and other stories.

2006 onward

Reuters - A little exercise goes a long way

October 2008

Inside Duke - Obesity and Oil: Redefining the America Dream

June 2008

ABC News - The Exploitation of Obesity: Why "Fat TV" is a National Disgrace (No Link Available)

2007

Duke Medicine - Reality weight loss TV Q&A with Dr Binks

2007

Book Tour - Duke Diet Book Radio and Television Tour (Over 75 appearances) (No Link Available)

2007

In The News

Self Magazine: The role of alcohol in influencing eating via neural mechanisms

HealthDay: (Nationally syndicated) Role of the brain in alcohol increasing food consumption

Reuters: Nationally Syndicated Story Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

Health Plan Week Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

The Courier Journal Commentary on recent FDA approvals of pharmacological treatments and devices for obesity treatment

WOAI News Radio: San Antonio Brain’s role alcohol and food consumption

Obesity Week 2014 National Media Coverage (various incl. Reuters, NPR, Assoc. Press)

Philly.com and multiple syndicated stories- Dr. Binks quoted re his FDA Testimony on behalf of The Obesity Society FDA Panel Backs Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely Obese Nationally Syndicated Story several hundred news items associated

Radio-Healthy Magazine (Utah, Idaho and ABC4 Utah) w 38 min Audio Supplement of whole conversation Interview - print-web -and 38 minute audio supplement - Mental health and Obesity - TTU affiliation

Obesity Week 2013 National Media Coverage (various incl. Reuters, NPR, Assoc. Press)

Obesity & Psychological Expert; ABC News.com

Oprah Magazine Choosing the Right Diet

Holiday Eating NBC 17, WRAL, ABC 11 – Local Affiliates

ABC News Now, Multiple appearances

Duke Diet Book Radio and Television Tour (Over 75 appearances)

Health Corner: Genetics and Eating Disorders, Lifetime Television

Health Corner: Obesity and Weight Loss, WGN Super Station

NBC 17, Durham, NC. Holiday Dieting

MCNBC Festive Flab

WUNC (NPR) State of Things

NPR Peoples Pharmacy

MSNBC TV Atkins Diet, Countdown with Keith Olberman

New York Daily News - Coffee, good? Vitamins, bad? Nutrition info is constantly changing - here's what to trust (No Link Available)

NBC 17; ABC 11; WRAL TV Raleigh NC - Holiday Eating (No Link Available)

ABC News - The Exploitation of Obesity: Why "Fat TV" is a National Disgrace (No Link Available)

Book Tour - Duke Diet Book Radio and Television Tour (Over 75 appearances) (No Link Available)

Health Corner: Genetics and Eating Disorders, Lifetime Television, June 4, 2006 & Sept 24, 2006

Health Corner: Obesity and Weight Loss, WGN Super Station, Jan. 15, 2005; May 14, 2005

NBC 17, Durham, NC. Holiday Dieting, Dec 2005