Tag: Obesity
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence
Findings seen in large study of obese adults with and without surgery, followed for 10 years
ADA: Once-Weekly Tirzepatide Yields Lasting Weight Loss in Obesity
At week 72, reduction in body weight greater with tirzepatide compared with placebo
ADA: Elevated BMI in Adolescence Linked to T1D in Young Adulthood
Risk for incidence of type 1 diabetes increased 25 percent in association with one increment in BMI standard deviation
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Crohn Disease
Obesity, as measured by BMI, linked to increased risk for CD, but no association seen for ulcerative colitis
Subsidized Supermarkets May Cut Obesity Risk in Children
Findings for underserved students living within 0.50 miles of a subsidized supermarket
Stronger School Lunch Standards May Help Cut Child Obesity
Change in BMI trajectory observed for low-income elementary students following implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Asthma in Adults May Raise Risk for Subsequent Obesity
Higher risk seen for those with nonatopic disease, longer disease duration, as well as those taking oral corticosteroids
Weight Loss Surgery Effective Regardless of Age of Teens
Patient age should not be a barrier to weight loss surgery
Role of Molecular Factors in BMI, Endometrial Cancer Link Studied
Evidence of mediating role seen for fasting insulin, bioavailable testosterone, and sex-hormone binding globulin
Three Main Barriers Hamper Weight Loss Surgery for Obese Teens
Barriers include lack of information, social stigma, and access issues related to costs
