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Obese and overweight in Singapore cause $261m in annual medical, absenteeism costs
Yahoo News Singapore· 2 years agoWHO defines overweight as having body-mass index (BMI) ranging between 25.0 and 29.9 kg/m2 and obese...
30 Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the World
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoIn this article, we will list the 30 most overweight and obese cities in the world. If you want to skip our discussion on obesity, its risks and causes,...
Obese and facing diabetes, Southlake man shed 100 pounds in months. Here’s his message
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 9 months agoJamie Wooldridge of Southlake stepped up the challenge. Or rather, he walked — and even ran — to the...
Obesity: What You Need to Know
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLearn more about the definition of obesity and what it means for your health. Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Obesity is a chronic disease...
Queen Latifah calls for more ‘inclusive healthcare’ for people with obesity
The Independent via Yahoo News· 9 months agoQueen Latifah is calling for more inclusive medical care for people with obesity. In a new interview...
Studies: Regardless of starting weight, Zepbound helps obese people shed pounds
United Press International via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBlockbuster weight-loss medication Zepbound (tirzepatide) appears to help folks quickly shed pounds...
These are the most overweight states in the US
The Hill via AOL· 2 years agoStory at a glance Colorado was found to be the least obese and overweight state. More than 42 percent of adults in the United States are currently obese...
1 in 8 people worldwide now have obesity. Here's what to know.
Yahoo Life· 3 months agoAbout 1 billion people are considered obese worldwide. (Getty Images) Milatas via Getty Images On...
More US children becoming obese at younger ages
The Hill via AOL· 2 years agoStory at a glance Compared with levels seen in the early 2000s, recent data show more American children are becoming obese and being diagnosed earlier....
Obesity can lead to frailty in old age, study finds
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAdults who are obese are more likely to experience frailty when they get older compared to adults with an average body mass index (BMI), a study has...
