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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Obesity

Bariatric surgery is associated with longer life expectancy than usual care among patients with obesity.

Measures of Central Adiposity Linked to All-Cause Mortality

Several indices of central adiposity, including waist circumference and body adiposity index, are associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality.

Heavy Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption Decreasing

Overall, heavy sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is declining among adults and children.

Patients With Obesity at Greater Risk for COVID-19 Complications and Mortality

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Intubation or death up to 30 days after diagnosis of COVID-19 served as the primary endpoint in a population-based study analyzing obesity as an independent risk factor for COVID-19.

Gestational Weight Gain Tied to Childhood Allergic Conditions

Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) may be a risk factor for childhood allergic diseases.

The DASH diet has led to improvements in insulin sensitivity for those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. A study revealed A1C levels decreased by roughly 2% while fasting blood glucose levels decreased by 29% under this diet. While the DASH diet is meant to reduce hypertension, it also reduces weight, allowing for improved glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes.

Losing Weight Before Midlife Lowers Mortality Risk

Weight loss from obesity to overweight between early adulthood through midlife is associated with a lower risk for early death compared with maintaining obesity.

Higher BMI Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19

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Madeline Morr

Results from a retrospective study found that obesity in men and younger patients with COVID-19 was associated with an increased risk for death.

Weight Loss May Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk in T2DM

An intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) may reduce the incidence of obesity-related mortality among individuals with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes.