Tag: Obesity
Obesity Tied to Increased Risk for Progression to Severe COVID-19
Authors urge close monitoring, prompt treatment for obese patients with COVID-19
Thigh Circumference Tied to Hypertension Risk
Larger thighs tied to lower risk for hypertension in overweight, obese Chinese population
Teen Obesity, T2DM, HTN May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, elevated SBP accelerate progression of risk factors for vascular aging
HTN, Obesity, Diabetes Common in U.S. COVID-19 Patients
Twenty-one percent of hospitalized patients died; 88.1 percent requiring mechanical ventilation died
Obesity Ups Risk for COVID-19 Severity
Disease severity increases with increasing body mass index
Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
Second study shows increased risk for anxiety and depression among girls and boys with obesity
Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
Study followed women with high and low ovarian reserves over a median time period of 16 years
Regardless of Genetics, Obesity Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes sixfold, regardless of genetic predisposition
Obesity Is Risk Factor for COVID-19 Hospital Admission in <60s
Second study shows obesity is one of the most important factors for admission
Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Have Higher Risk for Fractures
Findings seen for both upper- and lower-limb fractures, compared with normal-weight preschoolers
