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#Obesity

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More than a billion people are obese worldwide, research shows

Mar 04,2024 | Middle East

SCI SUGAR CANCER

Does sugar actually feed cancer?

Jul 17,2023 | Health

ASPARTAME CANCER EXPLAINER

The WHO says aspartame is ‘possibly carcinogenic’. What does that mean?

Jul 15,2023 | Health

SCI DRUG WEIGHTLOSS

The diabetes drug that could overshadow Ozempic

Apr 25,2023 | Health

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Jordan ranks 4th in Arab world and 23rd globally for male obesity

Mar 03,2023 | News

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The Mediterranean diet really is that good for you. Here is why

Jan 18,2023 | Health

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Obesity surgery attracts patients from 55 countries — IFSO

Sep 14,2022 | News

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Ministry works to combat diabetes, obesity among schoolchildren

Aug 14,2022 | News

Iraqi actress Enas Taleb performs during the launching ceremony of Babylon International Festival, at the archaeological site of ancient Babylon, about 100 kilometres south of the Iraqi capital Baghda

Iraq actress says suing Economist over photo use in obesity article

Aug 12,2022 | All

2. SCI PHYSED APPETITE

Why does a hard workout make you less hungry?

Jun 29,2022 | Health

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Obesity costing Jordan JD650 million annually

May 25,2022 | News

1. SCI EARLY PUBERTY

Puberty starts earlier than it used to, no one knows why

May 24,2022 | Health

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Survey reveals that 30% of Jordanians suffer from obesity

Oct 02,2021 | News

As of 2016, 1.9 billion adults are considered overweight worldwide, and another 650 million were deemed obese. (Photo: Unsplash)

Alarming rate of obesity growing concern for Jordan’s health sector

Aug 02,2021 | Health