overweight

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According to global estimates, billions of people are now overweight or obese, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, and some cancers.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

There’s an Irish airline executive named Michael O’Leary who so loves upcharges and cost-cutting that, over the years, he has floated selling standing-room flights, charging overweight passengers more, and installing coin-operated restrooms.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The report said the only data that aligned with the increase in cancer was levels of overweight and obesity, which has been on the rise since the 1990s.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Kwon maintained his overweight recommendation on the stock and his 1,550,000 target price, roughly 26% above the current level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He was overweight and the kids at his middle school often teased him about his size.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar