overweight

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The drug is targeted adults living with obesity or overweight, without type 2 diabetes, and adults with overweight or obesity with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Another 2024 clinical study compared intermittent fasting combined with protein pacing to continuous calorie restriction in adults with overweight or obesity.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

On Tuesday morning, it closed briefly after an overweight vehicle crossed, prompting an inspection before reopening at 13:00 BST.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The trial evaluated the therapy’s efficacy and safety on adults who are overweight and had other medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, chronic pain and cardiovascular issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He was not a large man, but he liked to eat, and he believed himself to be overweight.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston