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2. People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts - AOL

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   In 2022, the government said obesity costs the NHS £6 billion every year, a figure which is expected to rise to more than £9.7 billion each year by 2050.

3. Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong - The Huffington Post

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   For most minority groups, discrimination contributes to a sense of belongingness, a community in opposition to a majority. Gay people like other gay people; Mormons root for other Mormons. Surveys of higher-weight people, however, reveal that they hold many of the same biases as the people discriminating against them.

4. What has Oprah said about using weight loss medications? - AOL

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   "People think of obesity as more of a lifestyle or behavioral issue rather than a medical issue," Dr. Melanie Jay, director of the NYU Langone's Comprehensive Program on Obesity, told Yahoo Life ...

5. Lizzo reacts to ‘South Park’ Ozempic joke about her: ‘Crazy’

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   Lizzo is reacting to a recent “South Park” special where she is the namesake for a new weight loss drug. The “About Damn Time” singer posted her video reaction on social media, including ...

6. Social stigma of obesity - Wikipedia

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   Stigmatization of obesity is usually associated with increased health risks (morbidity) of being overweight or obese and the possibility of a shorter lifespan (mortality). Obese people marry less often, experience fewer educational and career opportunities, and on average earn a lesser income than normal weight individuals. [3]

7. Fat acceptance movement - Wikipedia

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   For instance, individuals who experience weight discrimination have reported facing more psychological distress, more loneliness, and lower well-being. Along with this, weight discrimination can heighten risk for obesity, chronic inflammation, and disease burden. [40] People can indulge in health-risk behaviors, such as avoiding physical activity.