overweight

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Repeated weight loss followed by weight regain, often called "yo-yo dieting" or weight cycling, has long been viewed as unhealthy and potentially even worse than staying overweight.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

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

From BBC • May 16, 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

There’s a similar situation with mutual funds, which can be contrarian indicators and tend to lag market turning points, and they have been overweight Russell 2000 versus the S&P 500 since February.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At the time Barack took office, nearly a third of American children were overweight or obese.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama