overweight

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The drug is targeted adults living with obesity or overweight, without type 2 diabetes, and adults with overweight or obesity with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

On Tuesday morning, it closed briefly after an overweight vehicle crossed, prompting an inspection before reopening at 13:00 BST.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

TA Securities maintains an overweight rating on the Malaysian utilities sector, pegging Tenaga Nasional, Samaiden, Malakoff and Ranhill Utilities as top picks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The researchers noted that obesity rates remain high in many countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, where 29% of adults are obese and 64% are overweight or obese.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

At one time in his life he had been a little overweight, but all his digging and sweating had long since burned away any excess fat.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar