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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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In adults, research has found links between dysfunction in the gut microbiome and a host of health problems, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, autoimmune disorders and some cancers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pharma giant struck a licensing deal to gain access to delivery technologies developed by U.S. startup Vivtex., to deepen its pipeline of next-generation obesity drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In California, public health experts have identified the drink as one factor contributing to rising obesity rates among young people, even though many teens and young adults are unaware of the potential risks.

From Science Daily

Around 890 million adults and 160 children worldwide are living with obesity, representing roughly one in eight people.

From Science Daily

The researchers believe the next step is to explore whether future obesity treatments could safely increase energy expenditure without requiring major lifestyle changes from patients.

From Science Daily