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Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

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Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are ‘changing medicine’

How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are ‘changing medicine’

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

As weight loss injectables become more popular, what do you need to know first?

As weight loss injectables become more popular, what do you need to know first?

DC has the lowest percentage of obese adults, report finds

DC has the lowest percentage of obese adults, report finds

Half of world will be overweight or obese by 2035, report finds

Half of world will be overweight or obese by 2035, report finds

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Study links artificial sweeteners to increased risk of developing cancer

Study links artificial sweeteners to increased risk of developing cancer

Health benefits of getting good sleep may include impact on obesity

Health benefits of getting good sleep may include impact on obesity

Best exercises to burn fat

Best exercises to burn fat

6 home remedies for hemorrhoids

6 home remedies for hemorrhoids

What to do about ‘astronomical’ weight gain in children during pandemic

What to do about ‘astronomical’ weight gain in children during pandemic

Study: Community factors lead to some kids being disproportionately affected by obesity

Study: Community factors lead to some kids being disproportionately affected by obesity

Commonly overlooked consequences of malnutrition among people who are obese

Commonly overlooked consequences of malnutrition among people who are obese

Maryland researchers identify what works to help children avoid obesity

Maryland researchers identify what works to help children avoid obesity

‘Nation is getting fatter’: With obesity rates increasing nationally, how does DC area weigh in?

‘Nation is getting fatter’: With obesity rates increasing nationally, how does DC area weigh in?

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