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“Becoming" was one of the bestselling books of the decade!

Key Sales Milestones for Becoming:
*First Day (US/Canada): Over 725,000 units.
*First 15 Days: Over 2 million copies in the US/Canada.
*First 4 Months: 10 million copies worldwide.
***November 2020: 14 million copies worldwide
MICHELLE OBAMA ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN A NUTSHELL Born: January 17, 1964 First Lady of U.S.: January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2017 BEFORE BECOMING FIRST LADY • Worked in Chicago City Government as an Assistant to the Mayor in 1991. • In 1992, worked within the Chicago City Government as Assistant Commissioner of Planning and Development • Was the Founding Executive Director of Chicago Chapter of Public Allies • Served as Associate Dean of Student Services for the University of Chicago from 1996 to 2002. • In 2005, she was appointed as the Vice President for Community and External Affairs at the University of Chicago Medical Center. • Played a key role in the successful campaign of her husband Barack Obama for the Presidency of the United States AS FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES • Started the Let's Move Campaign to address childhood obesity, a major health issue in the United States. • Starter the Joining Forces campaign to support service members, veterans, and their families. • Started the Reach Higher Initiative to inspire young people to do higher aducation. • Started the Let Girls Leam initiative to help adolescent girls attain a quality education that empowers them to reach their full potential. • Became a global style icon with her impeccable personality and immaculate wardrobe OTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS • She was the first African American First Lady of the United States • Her memoir "Becoming" was one of the bestselling books of the decade with sales over 10 million. • She won the 2020 Grammy award for best spoken word album. • Featured on the cover of Vogue three times in 2009, 2013 and 2016 • Vanity Fair listed her among "10 of the World's Best Dressed People*. • Was named 2008 TIME Woman of the Year. or tourcervitthrone..tnoco-newtonic.com/mchelobam/accomolithment
February 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
glim2016.bsky.social
Are you soon-to-be PhD student or postdoctoral fellow, based outside of Canada? Here is a great program for you if you are interested in diabetes and/or obesity research!

PhD students- $40k CAD/year; three years
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January 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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The IRCM is proud to announce a $450,000 grant from Diabetes Canada to Dr. Faraj for a major clinical trial aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes in people living with obesity, through targeted nutritional interventions based on individual metabolic signatures.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Bluesky's Top 10 Trending Words (past 10min):
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💨x1* - ukraine 🔓
💨x1* - democracy 🔓
💨x41 - davos
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💨x24 - lutnick
💨x21 - simulations
💨x19 - 1﹐676
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*🔓 = Unlocked Emergency Words (see img)

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January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
caulfieldtim.bsky.social
Average Dutch 6 ft. Average Dane 5-11.5. Average German is 5-11. Average French 5-10. Average Canada 5-9.5. Average US 5-9. Median slightly shorter.

But, yes, more obesity etc.
January 18, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Health Canada approves 1st GLP-1 daily pill https://globalnews.ca/news/11609231/health-canada-glp-1-pill-rybelsus/

More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
Popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro now have the attention of the World Health Organization. Mike Armstrong explains why the WHO is recommending GLP-1 medications for treating obesity, and why these drugs aren't accessible to everyone – Dec 1, 2025
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
pride-ebi.bsky.social
PXD058424 🚨

Epidemiology and phosphoproteomics analyses in obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States and Canada.

🚨 New dataset alert! 🚨
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
maritahennessy.bsky.social
Stigma, Scarcity & the Price of Legitimacy: Chronic Pain Advocacy & the Politics of Pharmaceutical Partnerships in Canada

Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, Benjamin Hawkins, Quinn Grundy, Robert Schwartz

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I think findings here potentially transferable to obesity...
Stigma, Scarcity and the Price of Legitimacy: Chronic Pain Advocacy and the Politics of Pharmaceutical Partnerships in Canada
This study examines how chronic pain advocates in Canada navigated fraught relationships with pharmaceutical companies amid escalating concerns about the adverse public health impacts of opioids. Dra...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
rcitagalog.bsky.social
Mas murang gamot sa obesity maaaring dumating sa Canada sa tag-init, habang nirerebyu ng Health Canada ang generics. ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/tl/balit...
Mas murang gamot sa obesity maaaring dumating sa Canada | RCI
Sinabi ng Health Canada na nirerebyu nito ang siyam na submissions para sa generic versions ng sikat na weight loss medications gaya ng Ozempic at Wegovy.
ici.radio-canada.ca
January 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
newsbeep.bsky.social
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

https://www.newsbeep.com/349415/

Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical…
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics - News Beep
Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical experts say could bring down
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January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
us-nb.bsky.social
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

https://www.newsbeep.com/us/391124/

Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical…
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics - United States News Beep
Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical experts say could bring down
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January 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
patesalo-e.bsky.social
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics - CBC: Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics  CBC
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics - CBC
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics  CBC
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January 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
ca-nb.bsky.social
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/391646/

Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical…
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics - Canada News Beep
Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical experts say could bring down
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January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics
Why Canada could become the 1st country to offer generic versions of drugs like Ozempic | CBC News
In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Pharmaceutical experts say this could take some time.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:14 AM
scrubfire84.bsky.social
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of med...

#cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada
A blue needle with the brand name "Ozempic" on the side is pictured in a man's hand.
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 AM
rawoodfoundation.bsky.social
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
👉 Take the survey before midnight tonight: zurl.co/BVBuC

Share your experience with acquired hypothalamic obesity and help our Canadian community!

You do not need to live in Canada to take part!
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
vitamink8.bsky.social
Health Canada is looking out for us. The warning label is there because frequently eating foods high in sodium, saturated fats and/or sugars can lead to increased health risks:

stroke
obesity
heart disease
type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure
some types of cancers
January 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
larryneufeldsk.bsky.social
Research has found that using transit instead of driving reduces likelihood of obesity and other health concerns. But there is still a lack of support for transit. At least bringing back the tax credit for transit users would be one option
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Transit fares are going up. Why do Canadian cities struggle to keep it affordable? | CBC News
With transit fares on the rise in a number of Canadian cities, some experts say it’s time to rethink how we fund public transportation so that lower-income riders — who rely on it the most — aren't pr...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
kimtart.bsky.social
Yes, you’re right factoring in education - obesity, smoking, alcohol, access to healthy food. But rich or poor you have access to healthcare. That said a family member is flying from western Canada to NYC to pay for stents rather than wait for the procedure in BC.
December 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
artsbymandy.bsky.social
These labels from Health Canada are a complete waste of taxpayer dollars. You will not stop me from buying orange juice or even cookies. Here we are "addressing obesity" and not food insecurity...
But don't worry! Some foods are exempt! 😒
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Presidents choice pulp free orange juice, 1/3rd of the label is a Health Canada warning reading "high in sugars"
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
rawoodfoundation.bsky.social
Don't forget to take the survey to share your experience with acquired hypothalamic obesity!

You do not need to live in Canada to take part.

Deadline: Sunday, January 4 (11:59 PM ET)

Take the survey now: Don't for zurl.co/BgGqn
December 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
poli.sisti.ca
Story for Canadians to watch in 2026: what will generic Ozempic mean for prices (and use)?

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What’s next for Ozempic? The new year may bring cheaper versions of Ozempic to Canadians. Health Canada has approved Ozempic to treat diabetes but it’s often prescribed off-label for obesity. In Canada, the patent for the semaglutide will expire in January, and six companies are clamouring for Health Canada’s approval to manufacture and sell the generic version. Due to a backlog at Health Canada it’s unlikely the cheaper medication will hit the shelves until late spring or early summer. No one knows exactly how much cheaper the generic drugs will be because that depends on how many companies get approved. Ozempic currently costs between $200 and $400 per month. If three companies end up manufacturing the medication, the base price could drop to between $75 and $100 per month, according to Mina Tadrous, pharmacy professor at the University of Toronto.
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
rawoodfoundation.bsky.social
There is still time to share your experience with acquired hypothalamic obesity and help our Canadian community! Take the survey today – you do not need to live in Canada to participate!!


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December 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social
Average guy comparison:

Canadian vs American

(Glorious Canada/FB)

#Canada
A comparison chart between the average Canadian male and the average US male. A TALE OF TWO AVERAGE JOES USA VS CANADA BY THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER MOST LIFE EXPECTANCY: LIFE EXPECTANCY: 82 Years 77 Years Canadians live on average 5 year sorce. tia wond raoidock INFANT MORTALITY: Canada 1 in 225 US 1 in 180 Lower rick due to better orenatall care scoeas and lower poverty rates Source: Macrotrends. Canadian WEIGHT: 187 lbs. HEIGHT: 5' 10.5" US WEIGHT 220 HEIGHT 5’9” Source: CDC, Heatthline. MEDIAN WEALTH: Canadian $142,500 USD US $112,000 USD forced savings (pensions) boost middle-class wealth. Source: UBS Global Weaith Report. CHRONIC DISEASE BURDEN: Canadians Low Comorbidity Rate -13% of adults have 2+ conditions. US 2x Higher "Multi-Illness" Risk 27% of adults have 2+ conditions. Obesity (42%) & Diabetes (12.5%)| rates are significantly higher Scurce: Statistios Canada, COC, KFE Source: Statistics Canada, COC, KFF. SOCIAL MOBILITY: Canada 2x Higher 13.5% US 2x Lower 7% chance of a chid bom in the bottom 20% reaching the top 20%. (Scurce: OECD) PRISON RISK: Canada Very Low US 6x higher Source: Prison Policy Initiative. HOMICIDE RATE (Per 100,000 People per Year) Canada 1.9 - Safer Society Strict gun control laws & lower rates of violent crime. US 6.0 3x higher risk Higher gun ownership rates & prevalence of firearm-related violence. Sources: CIA World Factbook, Macrotrends, Commonwealth Fund, CDC, Healthline, UBS Global Wealth Keport, Glorious Canadal
December 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
jameslindalliance.bsky.social
The Obesity Care in Canada PSP worked with people with lived experience of obesity and those supporting them, including caregivers and healthcare providers, to identify and prioritise uncertainties in obesity care.

➡️The priorities for future research: buff.ly/6vBTjMf
🌐 Learn more: buff.ly/kGGWO6f
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM