obesity
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It said salt was "increasingly being overlooked" as the focus had shifted to tackling obesity and that voluntary targets for manufacturers to reduce salt content in food was a "failure".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
That, in turn, could help reduce some of the longer-term health risks of obesity, such as heart disease.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Orforglipron works similarly to obesity jabs, by mimicking a natural hormone that reduces appetite and makes you feel more full for longer.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Although both contain glucose and fructose, the scientists say fructose behaves differently inside the body and may play a more direct role in obesity and related health problems.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
In the long run, however, these cheap calories come with a high price tag: obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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