Tag: Obesity
Long-Term Obesity Linked to Expression of Aging Biomarkers
Association seen for long-term obesity with adulthood expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks
ENDO: Older Age, Female Sex Tied to Greater Muscle Loss With Semaglutide
Higher protein intake may be protective against muscle loss, which is tied to less improvement in glucose homeostasis
ENDO: 1999 to 2020 Saw Significant Uptick in Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths
Highest mortality rates seen among older adults, rural populations, and those in the Midwest
Certain Factors May Predict Weight Fluctuations After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment
Longer treatment duration, using semaglutide, higher percentage body fat, and nondiabetic status may be associated with better weight reduction
ENDO: Superior Weight Loss Seen With Tirzepatide and Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use
For postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity receiving tirzepatide, menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased weight loss
ENDO: 1999 to 2020 Saw Significant Uptick in Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths
Highest mortality rates seen among older adults, rural populations, and those in the Midwest
Stratifying BMI by Waist Circumference Improves Mortality Risk Prediction in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers say clinical guidelines for assessing adiposity would benefit from incorporation of BMI-specific WC thresholds
New Framework Reclassifies Nearly 20 Percent of People as Having Obesity
18.8 percent of adults previously defined as having overweight based on BMI alone were diagnosed as persons with obesity with new tool
Adiposity-Linked Breast Cancer Risk Higher for Women With CVD
BMI was more strongly associated with breast cancer risk in women with versus without cardiovascular disease
Obesity Linked to Financial Hardship, Food Insecurity
People with obesity also reported greater cost-related medication nonadherence than those with overweight, normal weight
