Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity—especially women—has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research.
Sep 24, 2024
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Obesity, Morbid
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New study links neighborhood food access to child obesity risk
Limited access to healthy foods, resulting from residence in under-resourced neighborhoods, is a critical public health concern. A new study suggests that residing in these areas during pregnancy or early childhood significantly ...
Sep 16, 2024
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1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal
About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier in life.
Sep 5, 2024
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High blood pressure a concern for adolescents and young adults in US, studies show
Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Preop lab values may ID risk of postarthroplasty joint infection in morbid obesity
Certain preoperative laboratory values may predict risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) among individuals with morbid obesity undergoing arthroplasty, according to a study published in the July 17 issue of the Journal ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Lab values predict periprosthetic joint infection in patients with morbid obesity
For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values—including markers of anemia and inflammation—are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Intake reduction and pre-surgery body weight explain efficacy of weight loss surgery, study shows
A new study finds that pre-surgery weight plays a role in how much weight loss occurs after gastric bypass. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Researchers say multimodal antiobesity medications yield superior preoperative weight loss
Combining antiobesity medications enhances preoperative weight loss in individuals with high body mass index (BMI) preparing for metabolic surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Meal replacement plus financial incentives found to be beneficial for teens with obesity
For adolescents with severe obesity, meal replacement therapy (MRT) plus financial incentives (FIs) yield a greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) and total body fat mass than MRT alone, according to a study published ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Pre-operative use of GLP-1s may reduce complications after metabolic, bariatric surgery in patients with extreme obesity
A combination of GLP-1 agonists taken before metabolic and bariatric surgery may help patients with extreme obesity lower the risk of post-operative complications, according to a new study presented today at the American ...
Jun 13, 2024
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