Tag: Obesity
Gut Microbiota May Affect Vertical Transmission of Being Overweight
Mediator pathway involves birth mode and Firmicutes species richness, especially Lachnospiraceae
Obesity Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Melanoma
Survival benefit limited to male patients receiving targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Eating Slower Tied to Lower Obesity Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Slower eating also found to be associated with reduced BMI, waist circumference
School Program in U.K. Shows No Significant Impact on Child BMI
No significant reduction in BMI z score at 15 or 30 months of healthy lifestyle program intervention
Expenditures Rising for Treating Obesity-Related Illness in U.S.
Proportion of medical expenditures for obesity-related illness varies widely by state
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome Ups Risk of Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Following radical prostatectomy, higher BMI increases risk of recurrence for prostate cancer
CV Risks, Breast CA Recurrence Down With Exercise in Survivors
Exercise intervention associated with improved z-score, serum biomarkers in obese survivors
Exposure to Counties With Higher Obesity Rates Tied to Higher BMI
Increased body mass index and odds of overweight/obesity reported for parents and children
Increased Risk of Complications With Bariatric Surgery
Lower risks of obesity-related comorbidities but increased risk for complications versus medical tx
Home Visit Program Can Help Prevent Toddler Obesity
Findings based on intervention in low-socioeconomic-status communities
