Obesity Canada reports that failing to treat obesity costs Canada $5.9 billion in health care and $21.7 billion in lost workplace productivity annually, with a $5.1 billion hit to government revenue ...

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The Canadian Medical Association and the World Health Organization (WHO) consider obesity as a progressive chronic disease ...

Cena Hermus, 7, was two years old when she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening disorder that causes severe obesity.

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta has become the first province in Canada to officially recognize obesity as a chronic disease. Alberta’s Minister of Health ...

Could obesity be considered an age-related condition? People with obesity live, on average, about seven fewer years than those who are normal weight. Sylvia Santosa, Canada research chair in clinical ...

according to an eye-opening new report from Obesity Canada. Modeling the Cost of Inaction in Treating Obesity in Canada found the country can’t afford to ignore new science and treatment ...

In Canada, where about one in 10 children has obesity, treatment guidelines are also in the process of being updated. A team of more than 50 experts across the country is reviewing the latest ...

Experts want people to be slow and steady when it comes to making lifestyle changes, after a new study warns being overweight or obese is on the rise worldwide.

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It was about fighting obesity with better food choices and the class was well attended. In addition to the obesity class on Feb. 23, there is also a heart health workshop on March 2, a Cancer ...