Tag: Obesity
Review Supports Link Between Adiposity, Risk of Some Cancers
Excess weight may influence risk of GI cancers by altering insulin levels, promoting inflammation
Cytomegalovirus May Up Risk of Diabetes, CVD in Some Women
Conversely, for women with extreme obesity, CMV may offer protection against CVD, DM
Bariatric Embolization Feasible for Severely Obese
Technical success rate of 100 percent in five patients, with no major adverse events observed
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Prenatal BPA Exposure May Dampen Body’s Fullness Cues
Mice born to mothers exposed to BPA found less responsive to leptin
Many Obese Patients Not Getting Optimal Hospice Care
And those who do get end-of-life services have fewer days than normal-weight patients
Clinical Practice Guidelines Developed for Pediatric Obesity
Recommendations developed for assessment, treatment, and prevention of pediatric obesity
Obese Who Self-Stigmatize May Have Higher Cardiometabolic Risk
Those affected by weight bias more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors
Father Involvement Lacking in Pediatric Obesity Programs
Only four of 213 eligible studies suggested lack of fathers as a possible limitation
Review: Intentional Weight Loss Improves Daytime Sleepiness
Large improvement in daytime sleepiness with surgical weight loss interventions
