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For obese Americans who are deficient in vitamin D

Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight

May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
A high-protein diet may backfire for people at risk for cardiovascular disease -- increasing the likelihood of weight gain and early mortality

High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health

Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
Compared to underweight or normal-weight people with type 2 diabetes

Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM

Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Researchers say they have successfully linked certain byproducts of digestion to the risk of excess body fat. The findings were published in the April 29 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Metabolic ‘Map’ May One Day Help Predict Obesity Risk

In-depth biochemical 'map' tracks way food is processed and broken down by the body
Watching television

PAS: Even One Hour of TV a Day Ups Childhood Obesity Risk

Odds increase nearly 50 percent with 60 minutes or more of daily screen time
Although physical activity is important for health

Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet

Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
Grape polyphenols may act in the intestine to protect against metabolic syndrome

Grape Polyphenols May Protect Against Metabolic Sx Via Gut

Mouse model shows modification of microbial community structure with grape polyphenol
A new study of nearly two million people suggests that those who are overweight or obese in middle age may be less likely to develop dementia than their normal-weight and underweight peers. The report was published online April 9 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Overweight/Obesity Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia

Large study suggests that possibility, but experts call for further research
Obesity is associated with increased odds of respiratory events and more frequent need for airway intervention in patients undergoing pediatric procedural sedation

Obesity Ups Respiratory Events in Peds Procedural Sedation

Increased odds of respiratory events, inability to complete associated procedure, prolonged recovery
For obese patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

E-Health Intervention Feasible in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Increase in physical activity and weight loss for many obese patients with LSS