Tag: Obesity
Overweight BMI Does Not Necessarily Mean Higher Mortality Risk
21 to 108 percent increased mortality risk seen for those with BMI ≥30 kg/m²; no increase seen with BMI of 22.5 to 34.9 kg/m² for older adults
Overweight Tied to Better Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes After Chemoradiotherapy
Benefits seen for complete metabolic response after chemoradiotherapy, survival, and locoregional failure
ADA: Reductions in Body Weight With Retatrutide for Obesity
Substantial reductions seen in body weight with retatrutide treatment for 48 weeks in phase 2 trial
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Diagnoses
Significant sex differences observed for most disorders, with increased risk seen for almost all disorders among women
Family-Based Intervention for Childhood Obesity Effective
Intervention can be implemented in primary care and improves weight outcomes for child, parents, and siblings
Semaglutide Reduces BMI Category for Adolescents With Obesity
Improvement of one or more BMI category seen for majority of participants receiving semaglutide
Glycemic Control Improved With Exercise in the Afternoon
Afternoon exercise group had greatest reduction in HbA1c at year 1 among adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes
Healthy Lifestyle Does Not Entirely Offset Risks for Obesity
Decreased risk seen for cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, gout, sleep disorders, and mood disorders
Very Low-Carb Diet Improves Risk Factors in Adults With Comorbidities
Greater improvements seen for blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and weight control versus DASH diet
Specific Postoperative Complications Increased for Patients With Obesity
Odds of infection, venous thromboembolism, renal complications increased for patients with overweight, obesity
