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News Report May 19, 25

New World Heart Report underscores urgent need to address obesity to reduce Cardiovascular Disease

The World Heart Federation has launched the World Heart Report 2025, with a focus on obesity and CVD worldwide.

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News Policy & Advocacy May 15, 25

World Obesity participates in the Second General Meeting of the Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs

Since 2014, the World Health Organization’s GCM supports the implementation of the WHO Global Action Plan on obesity.

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News May 09, 25

New review reveals structural weight stigma in maternity and reproductive healthcare

New study uncovers evidence of structural weight stigma across maternity and reproductive healthcare systems.

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News Apr 30, 25

Host the 2028 International Congress on Obesity!

Are you a member, and want the opportunity to host the International Congress on Obesity in 2028? Apply today!

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News Apr 24, 25

New review examines influence of brand-only food and alcohol marketing on behaviour and health

New study finds brand-only marketing of food, drink and alcohol can shape choices in both children and adults.

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News SCOPE Apr 09, 25

SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Liisa Tolvanen

Congratulations to Dr Tolvanen for receiving the SCOPE National Fellowship Award.

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News World Obesity Day Apr 01, 25

World Obesity Day 2025: Changing systems for healthier lives

For WOD 2025, we were joined by participants all around the world in a joint call for transformation of our systems.

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News Policy & Advocacy Apr 01, 25

South Africa leading G20 Nations with obesity and NCDs health agenda

The second G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting brought together delegates to discuss critical health challenges.

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News World Obesity Day Mar 31, 25

WOD 2025: All India Association of Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO)

AIAARO observed World Obesity Day 2025 through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at raising awareness.

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