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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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Over time, however, it can contribute to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis, and even cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The NHS only offers Wegovy and Mounjaro to a small percentage of people who have obesity and other related health issues.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They both sell GLP-1 injections for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, in addition to the new oral GLP-1 pills for weight loss.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Both Lilly and Novo struck agreements with the Trump administration last November to expand patient access to GLP-1 drugs, leading to what Morgan Stanley describes as an “opening of the U.S. Medicare obesity channel.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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