obese
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It is expected to be available via private prescription within weeks as an alternative to weekly injections for overweight or obese adults, Novo Nordisk said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A Brazilian study published in Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduced glucose intolerance and weakened insulin resistance in rats that were not obese but showed a diabetes-like metabolic condition.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
According to global estimates, billions of people are now overweight or obese, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, and some cancers.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
According to the Welsh government, an estimated 186,000 people potentially meet the eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs and more than 60% of adults are overweight or obese.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Three of every five Americans are overweight; one of every five is obese.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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