Obesity Is the Most Common Risk Factor for Chronic Liver Disease
Whether single or additive, obesity is a significant risk factor for chronic liver disease.
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Nurse-Led Patient Education and Follow-Up Improves Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery
Researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of nurse-led education with follow-up services in bariatric surgery patients’ weight loss and overall quality of life.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease May Improve With Diets Low in Glycemic Index, Load
Carbohydrate quality in diet may play a potential role in improvement of hepatic fat mass and ALT level in NAFLD.
Waist Circumference Measurements May Predict Dementia Risk
In older adults, BMI-adjusted waist circumference was positively associated with the incidence of dementia.
Examining Body Image Constructs in Adults With Eating, Weight Disorders
Investigators examined different body image constructs and clinical measures in individuals with eating and/or weight disorders.
Liver Enzymes in Children, Adolescents Are Affected by Obesity
Obesity was found to be associated with elevated markers of liver damage in children and adolescents.
Changes in Bone Strength and Density After Gastric Bypass Surgery
In patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bone material strength index was improved 1 year after surgery despite an increase in bone turnover and lower overall areal bone mineral density.
Decreased Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Body Mass Index Among Adolescents
Short average sleep duration and short weekend catch-up sleep duration is associated with increased risk for obesity.
Would Warning Labels on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Affect Obesity in the US?
Obesity affects nearly 40% of US adults and may contribute to a gamut of other medical issues like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. One of the most significant contributors to the obesity epidemic is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) at higher than recommended levels. These levels are especially high among non-Hispanic black…
Clinical Recommendations for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity
A Clinical Update review published in JAMA detailed current research surrounding the efficacy and safety of obesity treatment for adolescents, including behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
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