The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Risk for severe COVID-19 increases with BMI above 23

(HealthDay)—The risk for severe COVID-19 leading to hospital admission and death is increased at a body mass index (BMI) of more than 23 kg/m2, according to a study published online April 28 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Overweight & Obesity

Study helps Latino children manage obesity over two years

A three-year intervention designed to reduce weight gain in overweight and obese Latino children generated improvements in body mass index and many other health measures during the trial's initial two years, according to ...

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