Use of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy may not be appropriate in surgical cases where women undergo a laparotomy for […]
Metformin May Be Beneficial for Children With Obesity
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Metformin had “modest” beneficial effects on weight and insulin resistance among obese young children in […]
Kidney disease outcomes differ between severely obese kids vs. adults after bariatric surgery
Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes experienced more hyperfiltration and earlier attenuation of their elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) after gastric […]
More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says
Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new recommendations. The guidance issued Sunday […]
Overweight adolescents are as likely to develop heart disorders as obese adolescents
A study performed in Brazil by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) suggests that overweight and obese adolescents have […]
Body mass index (BMI) plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosis: Study
A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis […]
CPAP brings longer life for obese people with sleep apnea: Study
(HealthDay)—There’s good news for the millions of obese Americans with sleep apnea: Researchers report the use of the CPAP mask […]
Despite common obesity gene variants, obese children lose weight after lifestyle changes
Children who are genetically predisposed to overweight by common gene variants can still lose weight by changing their diet and […]
Obese people are more likely to get cancer, scientists say
Obese people are more likely to get cancer as their fat clogs up the immune system, scientists say Obese people […]
Weight loss surgery for obese women prevents womb cancer
A study of women who had gastric sleeve or bypass surgery for obesity has found that precancerous tissue in their […]