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News Jul 31, 24
Welcoming new Trustees to our Board leadership!
We are excited to announce new Trustees to our Board leadership following our Annual General Meeting on 17 July 2024.
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News SCOPE Jul 31, 24
SCOPE School São Paulo: Collaborative approaches to address obesity
SCOPE School in São Paulo, Brazil, was a significant event focused on addressing the global obesity epidemic.
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News Jul 31, 24
Dr. Nick Finer advocates for breaking barriers in obesity care during Willendorf Award speech
Nick Finer, awarded the Willendorf at ICO 2024, reflects on his journey in obesity care & the fight against stigma.
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News Jul 29, 24
Obesity Reviews article highlights transcendental meditation’s role in cardiometabolic health
New study highlights the promising role of TM in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases.
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News Jul 12, 24
Professor Carlos Monteiro recognised with prestigious William Philip T James Award
Carlos Monteiro was honoured at ICO2024 for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods & NOVA classification system.
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News Press Release Jul 05, 24
Exercise snacks – a simple and effective way to avoid doing nothing?
Experts suggest "exercise snacks" -brief, intense activity bursts- could reduce sedentary time and improve fitness.
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News Press Release Jul 05, 24
The perils and opportunities of social media in accessing information on obesity
Dr Bruno Halpern explored the benefits and perils of social media in a speech at ICO2024.
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News Press Release Jun 27, 24
Ultra-processed foods are ‘pushing aside’ all other food groups to dominate global diets
In a presentation at ICO 2024, Professor Carlos Monteiro highlights the dangers UPFs represent to global health.
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News Press Release Jun 27, 24
Almost half of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity within 20 years
Study suggests 48% of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity by 2044, with a further 27% living with overweight.
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