Tag: Obesity
Obesity May Fuel Breast CA Via Change in Breast Tissue Structure
Findings suggest obesity can trigger structural changes in extracellular matrix
Role of SNP Variant in FTO Explored in Obesity
Study identifies mechanistic basis for the strongest genetic association with obesity
For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial
Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
Home-Based Device Beneficial for Obese Patients With Knee OA
Biomechanical device tied to improvement in all gait parameters at three, 12 months
FDA Approves Balloon Device to Treat Obesity
Inflated in stomach, it may create sense of fullness
Most Obese Patients Never Reach a Healthy Weight
Though odds of losing 5 percent of body weight were better, three-quarters gained it back in five years
Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Lifestyle Intervention Can Ward Off Obesity-Related Knee Pain
Findings show benefit at one year for overweight adults with diabetes mellitus at high risk of knee pain
Weight Loss Predicts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Highest risk seen with high annual weight loss rate, low BMI in previously obese
Metformin in Pregnancy Shows No Effect on Infant Birth Weight
However, metformin can help to control women's blood glucose, researchers find
