Articles tagged as: obesity
March 22, 2024
Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease
This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2023
Childhood obesity increased during pandemic in Central Indiana, but may be on the decline
New research shows the number of kids who qualify as obese in Central Indiana increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 36% increase in obesity among young people ages 2-19.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage
The quick rise in popularity of the diabetes drugs used for weight loss over the last two years caught many employers flat footed. Now, employers are scrambling to find solutions to help improve worker health while simultaneously keeping a lid on rising health care spending.
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
Eli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval
There's already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
IU Study Finds Obesity Increases Breast Cancer Risk In Black Women
New research from Indiana University suggests that obesity in Black women increases their risk of recurrence of breast cancer or even dying — more so than in white women.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2020
Study Emphasizes COVID-19 Effects Worsened by Obesity Rates
Indiana is one of 12 states with an obesity rate of at least 35 percent among adults, according to a new national report. COVID-19 and high obesity rates could aggravate health issues for an already at-risk population
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2019
Report: Indiana Obesity Rate Inches Up, State Ranks 15th Worst
Indianas rate has inched up from 31 percent in 2013 to just over 34 percent this year.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2018
Childhood Obesity Data Highlights Racial Disparity
Indiana youth continue to have higher rates of obesity than the national average and according to a new national data analysis - some minorities in the state are at greater risk.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018
New Report Moves Indiana Out Of Top 10 Fattest States
The report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says 33.6 percent of Hoosier adults are obese, giving Indiana the nation's 12th-highest obesity rate.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2018
Report: Indiana 12th Worst State For Obesity
The number of obese Hoosier adults ticked up slightly, and policies to prevent obesity still lag despite growing awareness.
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