obese
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The Royal College of Physicians described the lack of access to the "safe and cost-effective medicines" as "discriminatory against obese people", and argued the NHS could save millions in obesity-related illness.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
A 2024 review found that intermittent fasting may be associated with small reductions in waist circumference and fat mass in people who are overweight or obese.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
With people on lower incomes more likely to be obese, Dr Strachan said the gap between private and NHS access was also increasing health inequalities.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The drug, petrelintide, showed a modest effect in reducing blood-sugar levels and the reported weight-loss rate of 9.2% in obese patients with type 2 diabetes was broadly as expected, according to Jefferies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Jerry’s a particularly obese man with greasy hair combed over his bald spot.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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