Sleep disorders

Tonsillectomy for sleep apnea may trigger weight gain

(HealthDay)—Tonsillectomies are commonly done to relieve sleep apnea in children, but a new study confirms that the treatment can speed kids' weight gain—especially if they're already overweight.

Overweight & Obesity

New study suggests connection between body temperature and obesity

A new study suggests that a biological inability to create sufficient core body heat could be linked to the obesity epidemic. "Evidence of a diurnal thermogenic handicap in obesity" is featured in this year's second issue ...

Diabetes

T2DM risk with weight gain higher in younger adults

(HealthDay)—The risk of developing diabetes is higher in younger adults versus middle-aged adults despite the same duration and degree of weight gain, according to research published online Sept. 10 in Diabetes Care.

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