Tag: Obesity
Three Main Barriers Hamper Weight Loss Surgery for Obese Teens
Barriers include lack of information, social stigma, and access issues related to costs
Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Increases With Body Weight
Body mass index linked to both short- and long-term risk for return of the heart rhythm disorder following ablation
Body Mass Index, Obesity Up During the Pandemic for U.S. Adults
Higher rates of alcohol consumption and lower smoking rates may have contributed to higher obesity
Higher Childhood BMI May Up Risk for Premenstrual Disorders
Women with high BMI throughout teens report significantly greater premenstrual symptoms in adulthood
Obesity Linked to COPD, Asthma in Pre-, Postmenopausal Women
Hazard ratio for asthma significantly higher in obese women; hazard ratio for COPD, asthma increased with highest waist circumference
Genetic Analysis Suggests BMI, Kidney Disease Link in T2DM
Mendelian randomization study shows causal association between higher body mass index and increased risk for diabetic nephropathy
BMI Tied to Pain in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis
Higher body mass index linked to greater severity of pain in hands, feet, knees/hips
Early Exposure to Familial Assets May Protect Against Weight Gain
Familial assets such as maternal parenting sensitivity and child behavioral regulation reduce odds of being severely obese
Individualized Sleep Counseling Can Aid Weight Loss in Overweight
Sleep duration increased with counseling for overweight adults with habitual sleep duration of less than 6.5 hours/night
Obesity Rate Increasing in U.S. Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Prevalence of low eGFR higher in individuals with T1D versus those with T2D after adjustment for age differences
