Obesity: Disease, Risk Factor, or Lifestyle Choice? The Debate Rages On
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The Lancet Commission's bold declaration of obesity as a disease has ignited a firestorm of controversy, sparking heated debates in the scientific community, media, and beyond. But what does this new definition really mean? Does it change the way we ...undefined