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Obesity

The latest news on obesity, including causes and health stories

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HealthMay 18, 2023
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HealthApril 19, 2023
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HealthMarch 25, 2023
The study suggested that policies aimed at preventing adolescent obesity should focus on creating healthier city landscapes. AP

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HealthMarch 21, 2023

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HealthMarch 08, 2023
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HealthMarch 02, 2023
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Talabat to share people's food choices with health authorities

UAEFebruary 03, 2023
A sample of food items available during lunch break at Yavapai Elementary School in Scottsdale, Ariz. , are seen, Dec. 12, 2022, including pizza and sandwiches. Funding, labor and supply shortages have limited the school district's ability to cook and serve fresh food, making it more reliant on prepackaged, ready-to-eat items. (AP Photo / Alberto Mariani)
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Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said a new national nutrition strategy will decrease the prevalence of diseases connected to lifestyle.

UAE health chiefs set out national nutrition strategy

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HealthOctober 26, 2022
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WellbeingOctober 22, 2022
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