Tag: Obesity
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Crohn Disease
Obesity, as measured by BMI, linked to increased risk for CD, but no association seen for ulcerative colitis
Subsidized Supermarkets May Cut Obesity Risk in Children
Findings for underserved students living within 0.50 miles of a subsidized supermarket
Stronger School Lunch Standards May Help Cut Child Obesity
Change in BMI trajectory observed for low-income elementary students following implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Asthma in Adults May Raise Risk for Subsequent Obesity
Higher risk seen for those with nonatopic disease, longer disease duration, as well as those taking oral corticosteroids
Weight Loss Surgery Effective Regardless of Age of Teens
Patient age should not be a barrier to weight loss surgery
Role of Molecular Factors in BMI, Endometrial Cancer Link Studied
Evidence of mediating role seen for fasting insulin, bioavailable testosterone, and sex-hormone binding globulin
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
