Tag: Obesity
Abdominal Obesity Linked to Recurrent Atherosclerotic CVD
Risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increased after myocardial infarction
FDA: Weight Control Drug Lorcaserin May Raise Cancer Risk
Health care providers should balance the benefits of taking lorcaserin against the potential risks
Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity
Meta-analysis: Odds of overweight or obesity lower for children drinking whole-fat versus reduced-fat milk
BMI, Survival Linked in NSCLC Treated With Atezolizumab
Overall, progression-free survival improved for patients with high BMI; link strongest with high PD-L1 expression
Age at Obesity Onset Tied to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Risk for diabetes decreased for each year increment in age at onset of obesity
Obesity, Smoking Do Not Impact Long-Term Healing of Wrist Fractures
Findings based on one-year postoperative follow-up for range of motion, bone alignment, and function
Obesity Projected to Affect Almost One in Two by 2030
Nearly 25 percent of adults projected to have severe obesity by 2030; in 25 states obesity will top 25 percent
Midlife Obesity in Women May Increase Risk for Dementia Later
No clear association with later dementia seen for low BMI, low caloric intake, inactivity at baseline
Cesarean Section Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
No evidence found for young adulthood obesity of offspring born via nonelective, elective C-section
RSNA: Brain Changes Observed on MRI in Obese Teens
Pattern of damage seen in regions responsible for control of appetite, emotions, cognitive functions
