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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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Over time, these biological changes may raise the risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions linked to obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The findings, published in Cell Metabolism, helped solve a long-standing mystery in obesity research and opened new directions for understanding diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The company was spun off by Novartis in 2023, and at that time its midterm targets for 2028 didn’t include obesity drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The research arrives as obesity rates continue to rise worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The rate of childhood obesity was rising all around the country.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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