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News Jul 20, 26

World Obesity Federation welcomes new President and President-Elect

World Obesity's pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Halpern & Sir Collin Tukuitonga to our leadership.

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News Press Release Jul 20, 26

What is driving the obesity pandemic? Ultraprocessed foods, our bodies being fooled by them, and it’s easier to gain weight than lose it

New class of GLP-1 drugs, when more widely available, could help interrupt the pandemic.

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Blog Jul 16, 26

Why the obesity field needs more peer reviewers

Peer review is under strain. Nick Finer explains why the obesity field needs more reviewers - and how to become one.

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News Press Release Jul 16, 26

Study estimates thousands of deaths could be prevented by halving ultra-processed food consumption

New research suggests that between 23-38% of cardiovascular deaths are attributable to ultra-processed food consumption.

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News Press Release Jul 16, 26

Study shows how GLP-1 obesity drugs are associated with reduced systemic inflammation beyond their anti-obesity effects

GLP-1 class of obesity drugs associated with a marked reduction in systemic inflammation beyond anti-obesity effects.

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Press Release Jul 15, 26

Study is first to show behavioural weight loss interventions reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers in people living with overweight and obesity

Behavioural weight loss interventions reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers in people living with obesity.

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News Press Release Jul 15, 26

Coca-Cola’s “sportswashing” of health-harming products at World Cup & previous major sporting events including Olympic Games amplified by digital media

New research exposes new marketing tactics by Coca-Cola and calls for greater scrutiny of its health-harming activities.

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News Press Release Jul 15, 26

Internet searches on weight-loss drugs have soared 25-fold in past decade

25-fold increase in internet searches for obesity medication sparks concern, study shows.

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News Projects Jul 09, 26

Brazil’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Building a coordinated response to obesity prevention and care

In June 2026, World Obesity and partners in Brazil hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in Brasilia, Brazil.

Training & Events

SCOPE E-Learning

We offer the only internationally recognised course on obesity management. Read more here.

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Data

Global Obesity Observatory

We offer various statistics, maps and key data around the topic of obesity. You can find all that and more here.

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Policy & Advocacy

Our Policy Priorities

We have developed five key areas of policy that are a priority to us. Want to know more? Check them out here!

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