as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern
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obesity
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Here’s What the Research Showed The study, funded by the National Mango Board, involved 48 adult men ages 20-60 who had overweight or obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
28 June 2025 -
While this study doesn't specifically target HFCS, it's come under scrutiny in the scientific community in the last few decades, with researchers linking it to various metabolic diseases including gastrointestinal issues, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 June 2025
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“Adiposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adiposity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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