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More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's flagship journal, Circulation.
Novel obesity classifications can aid in tailoring weight-loss treatments
Source: Healio
Phenotype-guided obesity interventions, determined by a blood test, can double weight loss for patients compared with standard obesity care, according to a presenter at the Obesity Medicine Association 2021 virtual conference.
Obesity raises type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS
Source: Medical Xpress
Women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
Low-quality maternal diet during pregnancy may be associated with late-childhood obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
Eating a low quality diet, high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood. The findings are published the open access journal BMC Medicine.
Levels of obesity could rise if effective actions are not taken in childhood
Source: Medical Xpress
The number of adults living with obesity could rise dramatically unless robust measures are implemented to halt childhood obesity.