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Is Obesity A Disease? Sometimes But Not Always, Experts Decide

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

International Business Times

Large portions and forcing children to finish meals ‘could be fuelling obesity’

Almost a third of parents say they need more guidance on deciding the appropriate portion sizes for their children.

Evening Standard

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

The Independent UK

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How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.

The Conversation

58 medical experts propose to overhaul BMI usage in obesity diagnosis and treatment

Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a radical change.

Fortune

Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to do

The Guardian - UK

Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMI

Lancet commission’s report calls for global shake-up and suggests looking at measures such as waist-to-height ratios and ill-health symptoms

The Guardian - UK

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People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts

Researchers have said there needs to be a more ‘nuanced’ way to measure obesity.

The Independent UK

Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences.

The Conversation

Bowel cancer is on the rise in under-50s – here’s what might explain the trend

Almost 2 million people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Also known as colorectal cancer, it’s the third most common cancer worldwide.

The Conversation

Weight loss: The business of shame

Fat-shaming drove people to Ozempic. Now its competitors are using shame to try to lure them away

Salon

UK obesity rates ‘may start dropping significantly’ this year because of weight loss jabs

Country may have reached its peak for obesity levels, according to one of biggest online sellers of medications

The Independent UK

South Australia is banning fast food ads on public transport – will it have the desired effect?

The advertising industry objects, but the state’s health minister says it’s a ‘sensible step’ for combating obesity, especially among children

The Guardian - AU

Being Overweight Gave 'El Chavo del 8''s Édgar Vivar the Role of A Lifetime with But It Also Almost Killed Him

The famous actor known for his role as Señor Barriga on the Mexican TV show talked about the major life changes he made in order to stay alive.

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West Virginia Faces Dilemma Over Weight Loss Medication Coverage

West Virginia residents face challenges as weight loss drug coverage is paused, impacting access to medications and healthcare for obesity and related heal...

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Elon Musk Weighs In on Weight-Loss Drug Stocks. Is LLY or NVO a Better Buy?

Elon Musk’s preference for Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro over Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic has sparked increased interest in weight-loss drug stocks.

The Independent UK

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost

The Conversation

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

As we enter a new year armed with resolutions to improve our lives, there’s a good chance we’ll also be carrying something less helpful: extra kilos. At least half a kilogram, to be precise.

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Evening Standard

Long waiting lists for NHS weight loss services ‘driving unsafe buying of jabs’

A top GP has urged people to seek help before purchasing weight loss jabs online.

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Is This Penny Stock a Buy After a 180% Rally?

Bio-Path Holdings surged 180% on promising obesity drug results. Discover why this penny stock's pivot from cancer treatments and Nasdaq delisting challenges could matter for investors.

The Guardian - UK

One in five Britons would use weight-loss drug if free on NHS, poll reveals

Survey also finds one in seven have either taken such jabs themselves or know someone who has

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“All Color Left Their Faces”: Woman Claps Back At Teens Laughing Because She Was Buying Candy

A group of mean teens laughed at an overweight shopper for buying a bunch of candy. The shopper ended up getting sweet revenge while the teenagers had to eat their words. The post “All Color Left Their Faces”: Woman Claps Back At Teens Laughing Because She Was Buying Candy first…

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50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss

There is a huge quality of life difference when you take care of yourself versus when you let yourself go. We’ve all felt it before. That's why these memes are so relatable. The post 50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss first appeared on Bored…

Fortune

Novo Nordisk faces stock market bloodbath after drug trial disappoints

Shares in Novo Nordisk plunged 20% on Friday.

The Conversation

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity

One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers.

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