obese
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In obese mice, these sensory nerves showed a major reduction in branches and nerve endings, suggesting impaired nerve function.
From Science Daily • May 23, 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
In France, one in two adults is overweight or obese.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
About 48% of people covered by Medicare are obese, while 38% of Americans on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program have a body mass index of 30 or higher.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Her avocado skin had a ridged texture like corduroy, her graying hair was shaggy and matted, and her build bordered on obese.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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