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obesity is a complex chronic disease influenced by genetics and environment. this category moves beyond "eat less, move more" to explore metabolic science and glp-1 medications. articles challenge weight bias, focusing on health outcomes and the lived experience of navigating a system often built on stigma.

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brenda rogers posing for a photo with her arms in the air. middle-aged woman smiling and posing for a photo.
navigating obesity against all odds and barriers to lasting change: 'you're never done'
a close up photo of a woman, sandra elia, and her daughter sophia, smiling in the camera.
obesity and the search for self-love: why weight loss won't solve everything
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how a montreal exec found confidence in obesity management with glp-1 medication
woman living with obesity standing next to a window with her head in her hand, looking distressed.
survey finds weight bias harms health-care access in quebec
opinion obesity in canada's health system
opinion: canada can't ignore the gap between obesity science and care
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felix health offering generic semaglutide to clients across canada
dr. john berardi
unwanted side effects of glp-1 drugs explained by nutrition science
 
living with obesity
living with obesity is about 'never giving up' despite the bullying and judgement
young woman looking at food on a fork. bored and disinterested woman looking at food.
what is 'ozempic personality'? what we know about the emotional flattening reported by some users
what is food noise?
what is food noise? inside the cravings and intrusive thoughts that are impossible to ignore
vicki-anne rodrigue (left) and charlotte loggie (right). profile picture of two women in a collage.
world obesity day 2026: 8 billion reasons to act—one story at a time
profile picture of maude picotte. young woman smiling with dark hair.
opinion: a 'window is opening' to shift the obesity conversation in quebec
glp-1 leger survey
glp-1 medication use among canadians marks shift in wellbeing and consumption habits
how do hormones affect weight loss?
10 hormones that affect weight loss
woman sitting on bed yawning and stretching.
the connection between sleep and weight loss
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what is living with obesity like?
living with obesity is not about losing weight so 'everything will be fine'
two black women hugging and sharing a happy moment. mother and daughter.
tell us your story for world obesity day on march 4
hungry man eating food at night from open fridge. man taking midnight snack from refrigerator
food for thought: how emotional eating derails weight loss
women talking on the phone smiling.
obesity in canada: stats, impact and resources (2026 update)
wegovy approved for mash
health canada approves wegovy as first-ever treatment for severe liver disease
obesity and osteoporosis
the complex relationship between obesity and osteoporosis
group of surgeons in operating room
opinion: reducing barriers to obesity treatments could avert a healthcare crisis
 
corpulent young woman sitting at home and using a finger insulin pen
from 'food noise' to blood sugar: how targeting obesity is revolutionizing type 2 diabetes care
plus size woman sitting on examination table while talking to doctor taking notes on clipboard during medical consultation in doctor's office
updated obesity treatment guidelines emphasize understanding and access to care
uniatf award obesity matters
obesity matters recognized by un for community-driven and stigma-free model of care
cheerful plus size women enjoying the beach
breaking free from harmful 'summer body' weight loss myths
lisa schaffer obesity zepbound
new medications signal a long-overdue 'rebrand' of obesity
woman wearing workout clothes looking in mirror.
obesity medication trials look beyond the plateau to new wave of treatment options
side view of african american female physician calming mature woman patient while talking and holding her hand sitting at table in clinic office
how hormonal imbalances play a role in obesity  
woman sitting and talking with a healthcare professional. therapy session.
rewiring the conversation: how the brain and language can shape obesity treatment
brenda rogers posing for a photo with her arms in the air. middle-aged woman smiling and posing for a photo.
navigating obesity against all odds and barriers to lasting change: 'you're never done'
a close up photo of a woman, sandra elia, and her daughter sophia, smiling in the camera.
obesity and the search for self-love: why weight loss won't solve everything
deon_profile
how a montreal exec found confidence in obesity management with glp-1 medication
woman living with obesity standing next to a window with her head in her hand, looking distressed.
survey finds weight bias harms health-care access in quebec
profile picture of maude picotte. young woman smiling with dark hair.
opinion: a 'window is opening' to shift the obesity conversation in quebec
uniatf award obesity matters
obesity matters recognized by un for community-driven and stigma-free model of care
side view of african american female physician calming mature woman patient while talking and holding her hand sitting at table in clinic office
how hormonal imbalances play a role in obesity  
woman sitting and talking with a healthcare professional. therapy session.
rewiring the conversation: how the brain and language can shape obesity treatment
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two excited young plus size women jogging together.
parlons obésité calls for disease recognition in first policy roundtable report
stethoscope, examination and doctor with senior woman at hospital for lungs, chest or breathing assessment. heart, listen and elderly patient consulting cardiologist for heartbeat, pulse or checkup
semaglutide heart benefits backed by new wave of research
profile picture of matt larsen. middle aged man smiling in photo.
what it feels like: 'the wounds are still open' living with obesity, judgment and self-doubt
escape the stigma escape room sign presented by novo nordisk
world obesity day 2025: how do you escape the stigma of obesity?
woman wearing furry pink jacket, purple shirt and orange skirt smiling.
canadian fashion in xxl: body positivity for all sizes
happy young girl student biting eating healthy snack granola bar while studying in front of laptop computer
the pros and cons of high-protein convenience foods
the martin family: greyson, michelle, al and kayleigh (left to right).
what it feels like: living with obesity is not something you choose, but people still blame you for it
 
portrait of mother, father and son preparing and eating breakfast in the kitchen at home
can parents help prevent childhood obesity?
woman stretching leg and preparing to running outdoors.
whole-body memory: how cells remember obesity and complicate weight loss
chef rodney bowers
living with obesity stigma: celebrity chef rodney bowers uses his platform for change
overweight man applying diabetes medicine injection (syringe) into his stomach, belly
study shows new obesity drug may be even more effective than current therapies
ozempic insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight loss.
wegovy approved for lowered risk of heart attack: what it means for people living with obesity and heart disease
obesity matters has developed a series of 12 wellness workshops starting this fall to bring wellness resources and experts free of charge to all people through informative and actionable virtual gatherings.
obesity matters wellness workshop: embracing wellness beyond the scale
the obesity matters leadership team, pictured, has worked tirelessly to develop resources to bring unprecedented support to people living with obesity in quebec through the organization's new french division, parlons obésité.
obesity matters launches french division to support and advocate for people in quebec  
a group of cheerful small school kids in canteen, eating lunch and talking.
understanding the childhood obesity epidemic: environment, genetics and education
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