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obese

[oh-bees] / oʊˈbis /


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In contrast, studies in obese mice show higher levels of HSL remaining in the nucleus, suggesting that this balance may be disrupted in disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

About 48% of people covered by Medicare are obese, while 38% of Americans on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program have a body mass index of 30 or higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Blaenau Gwent council is looking at how it can support healthier lives in Wales' most obese area, with a ban on junk food advertising proposed.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

No. It was really interesting because there was a scene where a guy comes in who is really obese and has diverticulitis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Jerry’s a particularly obese man with greasy hair combed over his bald spot.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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