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Childhood obesity in India likely to rise 9.1% annually by 2035: World Obesity Federation
Obesity among boys and girls in India is likely to see an annual rise of 9.1 per cent by 2035, if p…
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Check to see if your BMI is in the 'obese' range, because you may be able to get an early COVID-19 vaccine
Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows i…
Gabby Landsverk
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Severe obesity is linked to a higher risk of death from the coronavirus among men, regardless of underlying health conditions
Severe obesity is linked to an increased risk of death from coronavirus, even when controlling for …
Anna Medaris Miller
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'Obesity' should be defined by a person's health, not just their weight, Canada doctors say
New Canadian guidelines say "obesity" should be defined by a person's health, not just weight. The …
Anna Medaris Miller
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Doctors are racing to get certified to treat obesity as Americans clamor for weight-loss drugs
Almost 1,900 doctors signed up to take this year's exam to become certified in treating obesity, ac…
Shelby Livingston
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5 Frightening Facts About Obesity In The US
The CDC just released the latest obesity data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Su…
Kelly Dickerson
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A Twitch streamer said obese people should be 'shamed' because 'it's bad for them' while vaping during a livestream
Twitch streamer Fanfan, who is also known as Fiona Fan, has apologized after a clip of her discussi…
Charlotte Colombo
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An entire town in New York is being put on a diet to prevent obesity-related coronavirus complications
A New York town has launched a diet and exercise program to help residents lose weight to prevent r…
Gabby Landsverk
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Japanese research finds brain triggers for binge-eating
What triggers the tendency to overeat in the brain? According to research published in "The FASEB …
ANI
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Rising obesity a concern, preventive measures must be taken for healthier lifestyle: Eco Survey
"Obesity is emerging as a serious concern among India's adult population," said the Survey, whi…
PTI
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CDC: People with a very high or a very low BMI have a much higher risk of severe COVID-19
A new CDC report found 78% of people hospitalized for COVID-19 have obesity. Being underweight also…
Gabby Landsverk
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I'm an expert in obesity, a condition that is rampantly misunderstood. Here is why I'm very comfortable with a patient weighing 300 pounds.
Obesity is much more complex than just overeating and diet, Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading obesity…
Marianne Guenot
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Nancy Pelosi called Donald Trump 'morbidly obese,' and people are saying that's fat-shaming
Nancy Pelosi recently described Trump as "morbidly obese" warning him not to take hydroxychloroquin…
Gabby Landsverk
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An obesity drug Jillian Michaels hates does help you lose weight - but the effects stop when you stop taking it
Jillian Michaels of "The Biggest Loser" urged people to use diet and exercise rather than a new obe…
Gabby Landsverk
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Skipping dinner could lead to weight gain and obesity, according to a large new study
Skipping dinner was "significantly associated" with weight gain of 10% or more, and having a BMI ov…
Rachel Hosie
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America's Obesity Crisis Is Ending - As Long As You're Not Poor
When the researchers looked deeper into the survey data to examine eating habits, they found that t…
Lauren F Friedman
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Fighting the vice of child obesity
New Delhi, June 24 (IANSlife) Childhood Obesity is fast becoming a major health problem. In most ca…
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Obesity can mess with the way your brain reacts to food to stop you feeling full — and the damage may be permanent
Obesity may cause changes in the way the brain reacts to sugars and fats, according to a study by Y…