Sunburn Diagnosis More Prevalent in Obese Individuals
The relationship between obesity and sunburn diagnosed during a medical examination is examined.
Obesity
Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2022
An expert panel assessed 40 diets to come up with the final results, examining the evidence behind each diet’s claims.
Shift Work Disorder: When and How to Shift Workers’ Gears
Approximately 5% to 10% of shift workers, including many health care professionals, suffer from shift work disorder, a circadian sleep-wake cycle disorder defined by poor quality sleep.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Liver, esophageal, endometrial and other cancers are associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers studied whether bariatric surgery could reduce these cancer risks.
Weight Loss Medication Wegovy in Short Supply
A contract manufacturer who fills the single-dose prefilled syringe pens has stopped deliveries following issues with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Mango Peels Offer Potential Benefit in Overweight and Obesity Disorders
Mango peel powder may decrease cholesterol, triglyceride, urea, and creatinine levels, and may help manage oxidative stress and dyslipidemia.
Setmelanotide Gets Priority Review for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Alström Syndrome
The application is supported by data from a phase 3 study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of setmelanotide for the treatment of obesity and hyperphagia in patients with BBS and Alström syndrome.
Food Insecurity Linked to Disordered Eating in Patients With Obesity
Research from ObesityWeek 2021 links food insecurity to a cycle of disordered eating.
Serum PON-1 May Be a Possible Marker for PCOS in Women With Obesity
Polycystic ovary syndrome is often linked with metabolic syndrome and other disorders, but researchers say current screening tools are inadequate. Researchers sought to discover more precise biomarkers to screen people for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Country of Birth, Marital Status, and Sex are Strong Predictors of Obesity
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.
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