Diabetes
Increased long-term mortality for all weight categories in T2DM
(HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes, all weight categories show increased long-term mortality, with a nadir at a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to
Jan 8, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
BMI is underestimating obesity in Australia, waist circumference needs to be measured too
A new study has found the waistlines of Australian adults are increasing faster than body weight.
Dec 20, 2017
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Health
Screen time before bed linked with less sleep, higher BMIs in kids
It may be tempting to let your kids stay up late playing games on their smartphones, but using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children, according to Penn State College of Medicine ...
Dec 7, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New weakness found in most common childhood malignant brain tumor
A new weakness found in medulloblastoma, the most common form of childhood brain tumour, could lead to more personalised medicine and improved treatment for some patients, according to an early study by Queen Mary University ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Harmful effects of being overweight underestimated
The harmful effects of being overweight have been underestimated, according to a new study that analysed body mass index (BMI), health and mortality data in around 60,000 parents and their children, to establish how obesity ...
Dec 1, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Global longitudinal study confirms obesity increases dementia risk
People who have a high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop dementia than those with a normal weight, according to a new UCL-led study.
Nov 30, 2017
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Diabetes
Maternal GDM tied to child's cardiometabolic profile
(HealthDay)—Teenage offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have increased adiposity and an adverse cardiometabolic profile, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Diabetes Care.
Nov 22, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Overweight women may need more frequent mammograms
Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until it has become large, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society ...
Nov 20, 2017
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Sleep disorders
CPAP may be superior to gastric banding for severe sleep apnea
(HealthDay)—Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be a more effective treatment than laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB) for control of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published online ...
Nov 9, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Healthiest college students keep weight down, spirits up
Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures.
Nov 7, 2017
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