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Scots mum sheds seven stone after being too embarrassed to take photos with daughter

During the coronavirus lockdown, Lara further realised she had to make an urgent change as she was at greater risk of obesity related illnesses genetically, meaning Covid could be deadly to her.

Daily Record

Glasgow mum loses seven stone and turns life around for daughter

Lara McReynolds weighed 18st 6lbs when she decided to take the plunge and get help as she realised that she was at much greater risk of obesity related illnesses genetically and that covid could be deadly to her.

Glasgow Live

High obesity levels in women: survey

Incidence is marginally lower among women in Telangana, says NFHS

The Hindu

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NFHS data shows obesity problem in southern States

Incidence of being overweight is more among women than men in 15-49 age group

The Hindu

TikTok's Idan Ohayon known for mocking own obesity dies aged 28

Idan Ohayon - who has more than 100,000 followers on social media platform TikTok - passed away recently from an undisclosed condition, with fans having paid tribute following the tragic news

Daily Mirror

Mayo Clinic Minute: How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?

Peripheral artery disease affects 8-10 million people in the U.S., most over age 65. But it also affects younger people who have additional risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. Also, 30% of Black Americans will develop peripheral artery disease, compared to 20% each from non-Hispanic…

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New Indian cookbook titled 'Vegetarian Bariatric Recipes' launched in Mumbai

With increasing cases of obesity across the world today, bariatric/ metabolic surgery has become one of the most effective treatments for it. The surgery leads to a decrease in hunger and food intake, thus leading to the patient's weight loss. However, patients who undergo bariatric/ metabolic surgery are also expected…

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The Whale: Brendan Fraser says obesity isn’t a ‘one-note joke’ in new film after first pictures released

Actor underwent significant physical transformation and used prosthetics in film

The Independent UK

A 30-year-old food addict with obesity running in the family loses more than 99 kilos! Here's how

Having five slices of pizza, a full box of cereal, pasta, and chicken breasts led 30 year old Jacob Stevenson's weight to reach 441 pounds! A food addict and with obesity running in the family, Jacob was more prone to putting on weight. Lack of exercise was a contributing factor…

The Times of India

Lifestyle: Lack of sleep might lead to overweight, obesity

Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours at night are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who get enough sleep, according to a study. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Number of morbidly obese Scots rescued from home by firefighters triples in a decade

More and more people are needing help when they are often trapped in their homes due to obesity in Scotland.

Daily Record

Congressman’s wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, KHN has learned.

Tribune News Service

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweight or obese in large part because of the classic Western diet and lifestyle.

The Conversation

Getting the message across on obesity and health

Letters: One reader says her weight gain is down to a number of medical conditions, not greed. Plus Dr Will Oakley on the need for health professionals to communicate hard truths in a compassionate way

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Daily Record

Rise in gout cases linked to obesity - symptoms and how to prevent it

Hospital admissions for the painful inflammatory arthritis have risen by 20% in three years

Asharq Al-Awsat

Article on ‘Fat’ Arab Women Sparks Uproar over Body-Shaming

To Enas Taleb, the headline felt like a spiteful punch line. "Why women are fatter than men in the Arab world," it read in bold, above a photograph of the Iraqi actress waving onstage at an arts festival. The Economist article ran through possible explanations of the obesity gap of…

The Independent UK

Article on 'fat' Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming

An article in The Economist about the prevalence of obesity among Arab women has triggered torrid criticism on social media, as well as a defamation lawsuit from an Iraqi actress whose photo was used to illustrate how Arab women are more prone to putting on weight

Wales Online

Increase in gout cases fuelled by obesity, say health chiefs

More than one in four adults badly overweight

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Andhra Pradesh: Expert expresses worry over rising obesity in children

SVIMS Director B. Vengamma inaugurates ‘Tirupati Athletic Championship’ at Sri Venkateswara Vidyalaya

The Independent UK

Obese patients ‘weight-shamed by doctors and nurses’

‘Weight stigmatisation’ pushing patients to skip appointments, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Obese patients ‘being weight-shamed by doctors and nurses’

Exclusive: Research shows some people skip medical appointments because they feel humiliated by staff

The Independent UK

Liz Truss says she would end junk food taxes and scrap plans to ban BOGOF offers

Stance critisised as ‘incredibly disappointing and short-sighted’ by anti-obesity campaigners

Evening Standard

Tube junk food ad restrictions ‘have led to fewer obesity cases’

Researchers claim the advertising policy, which has been in place since 2019, could save the NHS more than £200 million.

The Independent UK

Transport for London junk food ad restrictions ‘have led to fewer obesity cases’

Researchers claim the advertising policy, which has been in place since 2019, could save the NHS more than £200 million.

Salon

Why are girls reaching puberty earlier?

Obesity, absence of fathers, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals could all play a role

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