as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
started to notice a little pudginess around his middle
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Noun
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In future research, Drew said, the team would like to explore whether the brain is detecting these mechanical signals, and how physical conditions like obesity affect the hydraulic relationship between the abdominal muscles and the brain.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Plus, Elaine, Allison, and Adam chat about this week’s notable news, including the obesity pill battle between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, a Phase 3 study win for Cytokinetics, and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s White House troubles.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Pills are newer, with two options approved for weight management within the past year.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The weight of the discs ranges from 160-180 grams.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Pudginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pudginess. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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