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News Jul 20, 26
91福利 welcomes new President and President-Elect
World Obesity's pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Halpern & Sir Collin Tukuitonga to our leadership.
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News Press Release Jul 20, 26
What is driving the obesity pandemic? Ultraprocessed foods, our bodies being fooled by them, and it鈥檚 easier to gain weight than lose it
New class of GLP-1 drugs, when more widely available, could help interrupt the pandemic.
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Blog Jul 16, 26
Why the obesity field needs more peer reviewers
Peer review is under strain. Nick Finer explains why the obesity field needs more reviewers - and how to become one.
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Press Release Jul 15, 26
Study is first to show behavioural weight loss interventions reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers in people living with overweight and obesity
Behavioural weight loss interventions reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers in people living with obesity.
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News Press Release Jul 15, 26
Coca-Cola鈥檚 鈥渟portswashing鈥 of health-harming products at World Cup & previous major sporting events including Olympic Games amplified by digital media
New research exposes new marketing tactics by Coca-Cola and calls for greater scrutiny of its health-harming activities.
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News Press Release Jul 15, 26
Internet searches on weight-loss drugs have soared 25-fold in past decade
25-fold increase in internet searches for obesity medication sparks concern, study shows.
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News Projects Jul 09, 26
Brazil’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Building a coordinated response to obesity prevention and care
In June 2026, World Obesity and partners in Brazil hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in Brasilia, Brazil.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 07, 26
Lancet Global Health commentary highlights the importance of lived experience in shaping the future of global health
New comment highlights why Lived experience must be recognised as expertise in global health decision-making.
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Blog Jun 25, 26
Obesity & HIV/AIDS: common causes, common solutions
The growing overlap between HIV & obesity suggests the future may lie in more integrated, people-centred health systems.
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