Tag: Overweight / Underweight
Individual Variation in Depressive Symptoms Tied to Subsequent Weight Gain
Findings strongest for individuals with overweight or obesity
Rate of Twin Births Increased in Pregnancies With Higher BMI
Part of this association explained by higher use of assisted reproductive technology
High, Low BMI Tied to Higher Medical Expenditures in Children
Severe obesity and underweight tied to higher total expenditures and out-of-pocket payments for children with private insurance
Underweight, Obesity May Increase Risk for Migraine
Nonlinear association identified, with lowest risk around BMI of 20 kg/m² and increasing risk above BMI of 29 kg/m²
Higher BMI Linked to Improved Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with normal weight have increased odds for CF-related diabetes and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency versus overweight patients
Impact of Inadequate Gestational Weight Gain Explored
For overweight, obese women, lower bound of optimal gestational weight gain ranges are higher than existing recommendations
Teens Increasingly Worried About Their Weight
Large U.K. study shows more teens are dieting, overestimating their weight
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
Influenza Hospitalization More Likely in Underweight, Obese
Clinicians should consider body mass index when deciding on treatment course
Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided