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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on obesity.
The future of Filipino food will be shaped, not by experts, but by the parents deciding what to serve for dinner, the students choosing what online content to…
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Sri Lanka has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on fast food and sweets in schools to combat rising childhood obesity and related diseases, with new guidelines…
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A government-backed reality TV program in Kyrgyzstan is putting civil servants through intense fitness training as they prepare for an amateur Asia Triathlon…
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Novo Nordisk has launched the “Live Lighter” campaign in Makati City alongside a new semaglutide-based therapy, aiming to reshape obesity treatment in the…
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In China, the Wuxi city government launches a quirky weight-loss challenge offering beef rewards for kilos lost, while in the United States, an Irvine resident…
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A community program in Wuxi called “Trade Fat for Beef” rewards weight loss with beef, reflecting China’s growing public health campaigns to address rising…
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At clinics across Mumbai, doctors say they are already preparing for an influx in new patients.
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Philippine medical groups warn obesity is becoming a major health crisis, with nearly 40% of Filipino adults affected and facing higher risks of diabetes,…
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Medical groups warn obesity is becoming a major health crisis in the Philippines, linking it to rising cases of diabetes, heart disease, and chronic kidney…
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A new study shows that high body size in young children doesn’t necessarily predict teenage obesity, as genetic factors for early growth differ from those…
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If generic production reduces prices to sustainable levels, millions more people could access treatment.
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The title is powerful, but the message is simple: obesity is not about appearance or numbers on a scale. It is about protecting the heart, the kidneys and the…
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These treatments require regular injections, refrigeration and can be prohibitively expensive.
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With 39% of Filipino adults now obese, the Philippines faces a growing health crisis tied to diabetes and lifestyle diseases. Watsons and Novo Nordisk launch…
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A health expert warns that the number of Filipinos living with obesity may hit 25 million by 2030, highlighting its link to rising cases of cardiovascular…
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The healthiest beverage for most people remains plain water. For those who want a bit of flavor, adding slices of lemon, cucumber, or mint can help.
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Diabetes cases are rising among children as young as 10 years old due to obesity, warns a health expert. Learn more about the alarming trend and the importance…
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Rising obesity projected to hamper developing economies: report
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