overweight

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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

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

“We continue to like financials and also have a good overweight in consumer-discretionary companies,” says Basak Yavuz, the Goldman fund’s co-manager.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Some obesity experts worry that this means many people who are severely overweight are unable to access it.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Sergeant Maples was overweight by thirty-five pounds but still looked distinguished in his dress uniform.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson