Prepregnancy Overweight, Obesity May Be Linked to Lower IQ in Boys in Multiethnic Study
Maternal prepregnancy overweight and obesity were found to be associated with lower IQ scores in boys in low-income, multiethnic populations.
Obesity
Lifestyle Intervention Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women With PCOS
Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and update the evidence regarding the effects of lifestyle intervention, including diet, on cardiometabolic risk among overweight and obese women with PCOS.
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Greater VTE Risk in Deep Vein Thrombosis
All components of metabolic syndrome were linked to greater risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism.
Depression Screening in Obesity: A Quality Improvement Project
Depression and obesity are commonly seen together, with obesity increasing the risk for depression and depression making weight loss harder.
Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Linked to Lower Odds of Childhood Obesity
Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children.
FDA: Weight-Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for T2D, Dyslipidemia Evident 5 Years Later
Bariatric surgery is associated with weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia at five years postsurgery.
Reduction in Tongue Fat May Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea
For individuals with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, a reduction in tongue fat associated with weight loss correlates with improvement in the apnea-hypopnea index.
Obesity May Affect Several Routine Blood Tests in Children
Several routinely assessed blood tests in children may be significantly affected by obesity.
Moderate Exercise Associated With Improved Glucose Regulation in Older Men
Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.
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