What to know about the obesity medication and other health-related questions Canadians asked this week

What to know about the obesity medication and other health-related questions Canadians asked this week

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice,…

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Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds

Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and…

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in…

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Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds | Obesity

Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study finds | Obesity

Parents who tease their children about their weight are putting them at greater risk of feeling…

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Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice, despite rising obesity

Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice, despite rising obesity

Jaye Rochon struggled to lose weight for years. But she felt as if a burden had…

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