This blog was written by Master’s student and recipient of one of the New Investigator Research Training Travel Awards to attend the Obesity & Hypertension In Canada: Science To Solutions Conference, Jordyn Cox. As a first-year master's student working in the [...]
This blog was written by PhD Candidate and recipient of one of the New Investigator Research Training Travel Awards to attend the Obesity & Hypertension In Canada: Science To Solutions Conference, Dana Lowry. Attending Obesity Canada as a trainee was the [...]
This blog was written by Post Doctoral Fellow and recipient of one of the New Investigator Research Training Travel Awards to attend the Obesity & Hypertension In Canada: Science To Solutions Conference, Katey Park, PhD I was a first time attendee [...]
Collated articles covering the Wegovy release in Canada. Read the press release Nicole Ireland - Canadian Press - Wegovy set to launch in Canada. What to know about the weight-loss drug CP 24 - https://www.cp24.com/news/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-available-in-canada-starting-may-6-for-people-with-obesity-1.6870225 Global News - https://globalnews.ca/news/10464627/wegovy-canada-launch-what-tok-know/ Yahoo - [...]
April 13, 2024 - POSTING CLOSED Location: Remote, Canada Duration: Full-time, 1 year contract with the possibility of extension Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday Position: Education Coordinator Company Description Obesity Canada – Obésité Canada is Canada's leading obesity [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Taniya Nagpal's Impact on Obesity and Pregnancy Research Obesity Canada proudly recognizes Dr. Taniya Nagpal, the recipient of the prestigious TOPS New Investigator Research Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of obesity research, specifically during pregnancy. [...]
Abstract Background Emerging evidence has shown that weight stigma is a concern during pregnancy, with several studies documenting common sources including healthcare, the media and interpersonal networks. Experiencing weight stigma may lead to weight bias internalization (WBI), whereby individuals accept and [...]
News release from Nova Scotia New Partnership Will Address Childhood Obesity, Chronic Disease 5 March 2024 | 10:57 AM Health and Wellness Premier's Office Nova Scotia is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. to create the Nova Scotia Lighthouse project, an [...]
Is Obesity Canada where YOU belong? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a world-renowned organization poised for continued growth. The question is, do you have the desire, ability, and talent to take this organization even farther? If so, [...]
These 5 principles were co-created by member organizations of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) by developing consensus statements and evidence-based education about obesity to share around the globe. Obesity is a chronic disease impacting populations worldwide. People living with obesity face [...]
