Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Abdominal obesity may raise risk for psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Abdominal obesity may increase the risk for psoriasis, according to a study published online May 31 in the Journal of Dermatology.
Jun 18, 2019
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Larger waistlines are linked to higher risk of vitamin D deficiency
Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. The study reports that ...
May 21, 2018
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Cardiology
Abdominal obesity linked to all-cause mortality in HFpEF
(HealthDay)—For patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), abdominal obesity is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the ...
Nov 28, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Body fat and waist size linked to increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women
The results of a population study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 obesity in women, as defined by body mass index (BMI), abdominal obesity and a higher body fat percentage is associated ...
Jun 15, 2017
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Cardiology
Expanding waistlines and metabolic syndrome: Researchers warn of new 'silent killer'
For decades, American waistlines have been expanding and there is increasing cause for alarm. Researchers from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University make the case that metabolic syndrome—a ...
Apr 6, 2017
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Low-calorie sweeteners promote fat accumulation in human fat
Low-calorie, artificial sweeteners appear to play havoc with the body's metabolism, and large consumption of these sugar substitutes could promote fat accumulation, especially in people who are already obese, preliminary ...
Apr 3, 2017
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Now pasta is good for your diet?
(HealthDay)—Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta—specifically noodles in this study—might actually help you lose weight.
Jul 5, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Obese young adults unaware of kidney disease risk, study finds
Many young adults with abdominal obesity exhibit a readily detectable risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet the vast majority don't know they're at risk, according to a study of nationwide health data led by Albert ...
May 25, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds childhood fitness reduces long-term cardiovascular risks of childhood obesity
A new study from a group of international researchers has identified a potentially effective tool to reduce the long-term health risks of childhood obesity-aerobic exercise.
May 24, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
A high BMI could reduce men's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, but not women's
A high body mass index (BMI) could reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in men, according to a study published today in Rheumatology.
Sep 8, 2015
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