Tag: Weight: Misc.
Maintaining Body Weight Linked to Reduced Costs in T2DM
Increase in costs for patients who gain ≥5 percent of baseline weight; increase varies with mean HbA1C
IARC: Absence of Excess Body Fat Lowers Risk of Many Cancers
International committee finds slimmer individuals less likely to develop variety of malignancies
Prediabetes for One in Five Healthy-Weight Americans
May need to rethink model of what is 'healthy'
Genetic Risk Score Impact on BMI Varies Across Birth Cohorts
Larger magnitude of association between genetic risk score for BMI and BMI in later birth cohorts
Diet Inclusive of Healthy Fats Does Not Lead to Weight Gain
Olive oil and nut diet groups had lower increase in waist circumference than low-fat diet group
Few Engage in Five Behaviors for Preventing Chronic Disease
Only 6.3% of U.S. adults report engaging in all five behaviors; geographic variation seen in clustering
Overweight Colorectal CA Patients Display Better Survival Odds
Overweight, but not obese, patients found to be less likely to die
Exenatide Twice Daily Deemed Efficacious Across BMI Ranges
Significant weight loss with exenatide across BMI ranges; weight increased with comparators
Higher Weight in First Year May Up Risk of Islet Autoimmunity
Development of islet autoimmunity linked to weight z-scores at 12, but not 24 or 36, months of age
Basal Metabolic Rate Drops After CPAP Initiation in Sleep Apnea
Non-weight gainers have higher leptin levels, lower ghrelin levels, and higher eating behavior scores
