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Obesity is a ‘complex’ problem that goes beyond BMI, experts say

Obesity is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is not simply a matter of excess weight,…

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Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI

In a significant move, major medical groups are advocating for a shift in how doctors diagnose obesity. A report published…

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Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack

Health Canada has given the green light to Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss medication Wegovy for reducing the risk of non-fatal heart…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. government and drugmaker partner to fund $3M childhood obesity project

The Nova Scotia government and the maker of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are looking for ideas to help address childhood obesity and…

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B.C. doctor calls on the province to cover obesity medications

A B.C. doctor is calling on the province to cover weight management medications in order to fix what she calls…

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Should Wegovy, the $400-a-month obesity medication, be covered by the provinces?

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been available in Canada since early May, but anybody hoping to use it will have…

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Drugs like Ozempic are popular for weight loss. That’s because there’s been little other help: obesity doctors

White Coat Black Art26:30Ozempic: The good, the bad and the future Despite widely publicized reports of rare but severe side effects,…

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Nova Scotia

Cape Breton clinic helps patients deal with causes of obesity

A new clinic in Glace Bay, NS, is helping people in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone manage obesity by using…

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