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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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That question matters because obesity is one of the strongest risk factors for type 2 diabetes, but it is not the whole story.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

In people who develop diabetes without obesity, one leading hypothesis is that genetic factors may play an important role.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

To explore what happens inside the body during weight loss, the researchers studied 25 adults with obesity in China.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The disease is becoming increasingly common as obesity and diabetes rates continue to climb worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

In recent times his annoyance with the absurd obesity that prevented him from tying his shoes and his abusive satisfaction with all manner of appetites had begun to sour his character.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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