Tag: Obesity
Antidiabetes Prescriptions 15-Fold Higher Than Antiobesity Rx
Mean increase of 25,259 prescriptions per month for SGLT2s versus 5,154 for new antiobesity meds
Obese Women Have Greater Adipose Stores of Vitamin D
Distribution of vitamin D between subcutaneous, omental adipose tissue similar for obese, non-obese
Focusing on Health Helps Curb Obesity, Eating Disorders in Teens
AAP suggests encouraging healthy lifestyle rather than focusing on weight
Duration of Adult Obesity Affects Cancer Risk in Women
Researchers find odds for four types of cancer rise significantly for every decade of obesity
Renal Denervation Ups Insulin Sensitivity in Preclinical Model
Bilateral renal denervation completely normalizes hepatic insulin sensitivity in obese canines
Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
Twin Study Questions Link Between Obesity, Heart Risk
However, researchers find that obesity does raise diabetes risk
Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in Cancer Survivors
Estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence higher for adults with history of cancer
Esophageal Cancer Risk Raised by Alcohol Intake, Obesity
Third of cases may be avoided if people maintain a healthy weight and limit alcohol consumption
Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM
Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
