Tag: Obesity
Dietary Energy Density May Up Risk of Obesity-Linked Cancers
DED linked to 10 percent increase of any obesity-related cancer among normal-weight women
Use of ICU Resources After Cardiac Surgery Upped by Obesity
Increasing obesity tied to greater likelihood of prolonged ICU stay and ventilation, ICU readmission
APA: Medical Discrimination Based on Size Stresses Patients
Assuming weight is responsible for, related to presenting complaints can result in misdiagnosis
Obesity in Teens Ups Colon, Rectal Cancer Risk in Adulthood
Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say
Teenage Weight Gain Could Up Odds of Later Stroke Risk
But children who lose weight by age 20 can reduce the risk, researchers say
Review Links Flaxseed Consumption to Weight Reduction
Significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference following flaxseed consumption
USPSTF Concludes Screening for Obesity Beneficial for Children
B recommendation supports screening for children and adolescents aged 6 and older
Birth Defect Risk Rises With Maternal Excess Weight Severity
Women who are overweight or obese should try to lose weight before getting pregnant, researcher says
Metformin Tied to Decreased BMI z Score in Prepubertal Children
Notable increments also seen in quantitative insulin sensitivity check index, adiponectin-leptin ratio
Food Cravings Down With Extended Calorie Restriction
In obese patients, cravings for sweet, high-fat, starchy, and fast food reduced
