obesity

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This resulted in a combined overweight and obesity rate of about 41%, consistent with data from the Veneto region of Italy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Of these, about three quarters were actually within the normal weight range, while the remaining quarter met criteria for obesity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Novo suffered a setback in February when its experimental obesity shot, CagriSema, failed to outperform Lilly’s tirzepatide in a study.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Foundayo is Lilly’s second weight-loss treatment after Zepbound, and the growing franchise aligns with the company’s strategy to remain the world’s most successful developer of obesity therapies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Even military leaders were reporting that obesity was one of the most common disqualifiers for service.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama