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‘Proud to say I am a fat person’: Calgary actors draw attention to weight biasActors who proudly call themselves fat are telling their stories of bias and acceptance in a play that explores the shame and fear associated with their body shape.HealthJan 27
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Alberta woman sheds nearly 200 pounds, not eligible for skin removal surgery coverageAn Okotoks woman transformed after losing an extreme amount of weight. But her dramatic change comes with a price she's having trouble affording after being denied coverage.FeaturesDec 22, 2022
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U.K. is banning daytime junk food advertisements. Should Canada do the same?With obesity rates expected to increase in Canada over the next two decades, experts are contemplating whether Canada should have a junk food ban of its own.CanadaJun 26, 2021
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New guidelines reduce the stigma of obesity in health careShifting the emphasis from weight to health will help us reduce the prevalence and impact of weight bias and stigma, say Sara Kirk, Angela Alberga and Shelly Russell-Mayhew.CommentaryAug 9, 2020
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University of Waterloo study suggests that sugar tax would reduce consumptionResearchers said that prominent nutrition labels and taxes on sugary products can help consumers opt for healthier options.CanadaMay 29, 2019
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‘It was a trifecta of hate’: Body image activist recalls moment she was accosted by a man over her weight, raceJill Andrew has dedicated her career to fighting appearance-based discrimination and body-based harassment, but when she was 15 years old, she said she was confronted with an incident that is still etched in her memory.FeaturesApr 7, 2018
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Work long hours on the job? You’re more likely to have heart problems, study saysResearchers from the University College, London find that if you work more than a certain number of hours per week, your risk of developing atrial fibrillation increases.LifestyleJul 14, 2017
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Marriage and fatherhood makes men gain weight: studyResearchers from the University of Bath say their study confirms several theories surrounding marriage's link to weight gain.HealthJun 21, 2017
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Concerns raised about overweight trucks on Saskatchewan’s roadsOverweight vehicles thundering down Saskatchewan's roads are causing millions in damage each year, and there’s concern the government isn't doing enough to stop it.CanadaJun 15, 2017
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Can being skinny lead to depression in both men and women?Research has shown obesity is linked to depressive symptoms. Can the same be true for people who are underweight?HealthApr 20, 2017
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