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Obesity patients with other conditions ideal candidates for weight-loss drugs

Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular, with market researchers projecting that the global demand for these medications could reach $150…

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Fat cells remember obesity making weight loss harder to maintain, study finds

Many factors contribute to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss, but recent research suggests that fat cells…

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WHO announces plans to back weight-loss drugs to address global obesity crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a groundbreaking announcement in the fight against the global obesity epidemic. In a…

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Indiana tackles obesity epidemic with executive orders changing SNAP eligibility

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, R-Ind., has taken a bold step in enacting health-related policies by signing a package of nine…

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Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines

Brenndon Goodman was faced with a harsh reality at just nine years old when a doctor told him that if…

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Obesity and stress linked to higher risk of deadly cancer, study finds

Obesity and stress have long been known to have negative impacts on health, but a new study from the University…

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Obesity will affect over half of adults in 25 years, study predicts

Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic, and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much…

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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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