Examining iconic artworks like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa could offer doctors a fresh perspective on obesity , potentially fostering less judgmental attitudes, an expert has suggested. Dr Michael Yafi, a paediatric endocrinologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, posits that the subject of the Mona Lisa may have been overweight following multiple pregnancies . For centuries, obesity was often perceived as a symbol of prosperity and wealth, he said. Looking ahead, Dr Yafi predicts that gaunt faces resulting from rapid weight loss, spurred by modern drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro , could soon be featured in contemporary art. His insights were shared at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul. “Corpulence was long a sign of prosperity, wealth, high social status and physical strength,” he said.…