obesity

Obesity linked to Cushing's syndrome

Obesity linked to Cushing's syndrome

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Phan, 42, gained 40 kg in one year from taking 'tobacco medicine' for joint pain, developed a large abdomen and a round, red face, and was diagnosed with obesity due to Cushing's syndrome.
Obesity-induced respiratory acidosis

Obesity-induced respiratory acidosis

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Mr. Toan, 32, experienced shortness of breath, fatigue, exhaustion, and heart palpitations; doctors diagnosed obesity-induced respiratory acidosis.
9-year-old child obese, pre-diabetic

9-year-old child obese, pre-diabetic

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Huong, 9, shows insulin resistance with fasting insulin levels four times higher than normal, leading doctors to diagnose her with obesity and pre-diabetes.
The plight of a 150 kg doctor

The plight of a 150 kg doctor

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Weighing 150 kg has led to patient skepticism and back pain during surgery, prompting Doctor Xiang Ruilong to commit to losing 50 kg in one year.
Life in 'Britain's fattest town'

Life in 'Britain's fattest town'

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Nearly 80% of adults in Ebbw Vale are overweight due to the prevalence of cheap fast food, making it the town with the highest obesity rate in Britain.
One durian pod equals one bowl of rice

One durian pod equals one bowl of rice

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Durian is high in sugar and fat, easily increasing blood sugar levels; one pod containing 80-100g provides 20-25g of carbohydrate, almost equivalent to a small bowl of rice.
Obese girl suffers respiratory failure, prediabetes

Obese girl suffers respiratory failure, prediabetes

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Seven-year-old Tram Anh, 1.26 meters tall and weighing nearly 39 kg, experienced shortness of breath, leading doctors to diagnose acute respiratory failure, obesity-induced prediabetes, and a risk of early puberty.