obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sə-tē 
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Obesity affects not just appearance, but disease processes as well.—
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Patients seeking treatment for weight loss should consult a physician trained in management of overweight or obesity.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
It’s expected that the temporary coverage of obesity medications, which sidesteps federal law, will unleash millions of new patients and billions of dollars in revenue for the drugs’ manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Patients seeking treatment for weight loss should consult a physician trained in management of overweight or obesity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The drug maker Eli Lilly announced last week that both of its obesity medicines will soon be on the formularies of all three of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, OptumRx, Express Scripts and CVS Caremark.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
It’s expected that the temporary coverage of obesity medications, which sidesteps federal law, will unleash millions of new patients and billions of dollars in revenue for the drugs’ manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Patients seeking treatment for weight loss should consult a physician trained in management of overweight or obesity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The drug maker Eli Lilly announced last week that both of its obesity medicines will soon be on the formularies of all three of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, OptumRx, Express Scripts and CVS Caremark.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sət-ē
plural obesities
: a condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater
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