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Medications that suppress appetite and increase feelings of fullness are allowing people to better manage diabetes and obesity.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026 -
High cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and smoking are several other risk factors for experiencing a stroke.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the blue velvet armchair was empty but for the permanent impression of his corpulence.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kajumba was a laconic man, rail‑thin, with the type of largish head that suggested nature had intended him for corpulence, even as circumstance had conspired to keep him slender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pairing it with a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats can reduce its effects on blood sugar levels, Adjmera said.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Eating too much fat or fiber right before exercise may cause stomach discomfort.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 May 2026
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For example, one small 2025 study involving adults with overweight and obesity found that prebiotic soda lowered post-meal blood sugar more than regular soda.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Barclays reiterates Nvidia, Broadcom, Credo and Macom Technology Solutions as overweight Barclays said the group of stocks are its top ideas.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Get the plumpness without the needles with this ultra-hydrating moisturizer that leaves skin supple and glowy for 24 hours, per the brand.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use daily for improvement in the look of smile lines, forehead wrinkles, marionette lines, skin hydration, skin elasticity, volume and plumpness.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Salmonella infections are commonly associated with diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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When ingested, the bacteria can release enzymes that neutralize stomach acids, then from there storm the intestines and can enter the blood.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Paunchiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunchiness. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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