Tag: Weight: Misc.
Adherence to Healthy Diet May Cut Effects of Genetics on Obesity
Long-term, improved diet quality benefits weight control in those with high genetic risk of obesity
Increased Long-Term Mortality for All Weight Categories in T2DM
Nadir at BMI of 25 to <30 kg/m²; stepwise increase to peak for patients with BMI ≥40 kg/m²
NAFLD Not Independently Tied to Risk of Reflux Esophagitis
After adjustment for BMI and other metabolic factors the association disappeared
Liraglutide Not Tied to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Findings based on post hoc analysis of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials
AAP: Watch for Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes
Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
Higher BMI in Childhood Linked to Adult Stroke Risk
Increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke with increase in BMI z score from ages 7 to 13 years
Strong Religious Beliefs May Be Linked to Higher Weight
Some health behaviors, psychosocial factors mediate religion-weight relationship
No Need for Obese Patients to Lose Weight Before THR, TKR
Obese patients achieve about the same pain relief and improved function as normal-weight patients
Heart Failure Risk Rises As Weight Increases
But losing some weight might help decrease the damage
Chronic Disease Risk Rises With Even Slow, Steady Weight Gain
As little as 11 pounds gained from early to middle adulthood tied to significantly elevated risk
