Tag: Obesity
Overweight in Teens, Young Adults Tied to Cerebrovascular Disease in Women
Risk for ischemic cerebrovascular disease increased at ages 14 and 31 years for women with overweight, independent of earlier or later BMI
BMI Cutoff of 30 for Obesity May Be Too High for Middle-Aged, Older Adults
Authors found that BMI of ≥27 shows excellent diagnostic performance
Semaglutide Has Lasting Benefit for Weight Loss
Second study shows cardiovascular benefit for semaglutide, regardless of weight loss
Activity Tracker, Scale Plus Phone App May Aid Weight Loss
Weight loss at six months noninferior to same wireless feedback system + human coaching
Childhood Weight Status May Stratify Mortality Risk in Adults With Obesity
All-cause mortality risk highest for adults who were slim/underweight in childhood before having obesity in adulthood
For Women With Obesity, Risk for Breast Cancer Drops After Bariatric Surgery
Surgical treatment benefit greatest in women with baseline insulin levels above the median
Text Messages + Financial Incentives Boost Weight Loss at 12 Months
Adding financial incentive leads to more weight loss than text messaging alone in men with obesity
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity Independently Linked to Breast Cancer
Analyses show independent and distinct associations with breast cancer subtypes and mortality
Time-Restricted Eating + High-Intensity Training Aids Women With Obesity, Inactivity
Benefits seen for body composition, lipid profile, and glucose regulation
