Overweight & Obesity
Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned
While childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
The last five kilos really are the hardest to lose. Here's why, and what you can do about it
Anyone who has tried to lose weight will be familiar with these nine frustrating words: the last five kilos are the hardest to lose.
Jan 17, 2023
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Addiction
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass tied to risk for alcohol use disorder hospitalization
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is associated with an increased risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related hospitalizations versus both sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs, according to a study published online ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
Jan 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Current depression linked to systemic inflammation in psoriasis
Current depression is associated with systemic inflammation, specifically increased neutrophils in patients with psoriasis, especially women, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Jan 4, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Swedish study finds more obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic
The incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden increased during the pandemic, especially in more deprived areas, a study of just over 25,000 children in three Swedish counties shows.
Dec 27, 2022
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Surgery
Study finds link between patient satisfaction and likelihood of bariatric surgery
Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston.
Dec 19, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Patterns of lifespan weight gain/loss may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million cases worldwide by 2050. Obesity, commonly measured by body mass index ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids
U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.
Dec 15, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss up with self-directed behavioral lifestyle intervention
A remotely delivered self-directed behavioral lifestyle intervention results in greater weight loss for adults with obesity than usual care at 12 months, but the difference is not clinically important, according to a study ...
Dec 14, 2022
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