Food Insecurity May Increase Risk for Prediabetes in US Adolescents
Researchers explored the association between food insecurity and the risk for obesity and prediabetes in adolescents and young adults.
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Fighting a Silent Killer: Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease at Stage 1
The benefits of early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significant, as patients in whom CKD is diagnosed in the early stages have the chance to make lifestyle changes, learn how to manage their disease, and extend their lives while avoiding or postponing the need for dialysis or transplant.
Consumption of Locally Produced Food Has Positive Impact on Metabolic and Psychological Factors
Consumption of locally produced food without additives is associated with reduced blood pressure and visceral fat, as well as with improved mood.
Nine States Now Have an Obesity Rate Above 35%
The number of U.S. states with adult obesity rates above 35 percent reached an all-time high of nine in 2018.
Exposure to Gestational Diabetes Linked to Poorer Lifestyle Habits in Children
Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero have reduced physical activity and fruit intake compared with children not exposed to gestational diabetes.
How Can We Best Address the Co-Occurrence of Pediatric Asthma and Obesity?
Efforts to address obesity in the pediatric asthma population should continue with a specific focus on achieving improved baseline control and a better understanding of triggers.
What Role Does Bariatric Surgery Play in Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Researchers are still elucidating how weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiome and overall health.
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Has Varying Effects on CV Risk in Look AHEAD Trial
Researchers conducted a post hoc analysis of the Look AHEAD trial to investigate a potential heterogeneous effect of an intensive lifestyle weight loss intervention in T2D.
Metabolic Surgery Linked to Fewer CV Events in Patients With T2D and Obesity
For patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, metabolic surgery is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events.
Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Management After Liver Transplantation
Significant improvements to the management of metabolic syndrome after liver transplantation must be made to reduce the risk for CV events and mortality.
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