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As body mass index increases, so does spread of multiple myeloma
Source: Science Daily
Obesity is believed to be a risk factor for many cancers, and each 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI is associated with an increase of 10 percent in cancer-related deaths, studies show.intelligence—to improve medical care and patient outcomes. An overview of machine learning and some of the ways it could contribute to advancements in plastic surgery are presented in a special topic article in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Fruit discovery could provide new treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Source: Science Daily
A combination of two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could be used to improve the health of people with diabetes, and reduce cases of obesity and heart disease. The find has been made by researchers who now hope that their discovery will be developed to provide a treatment for patients.
Study identifies successful weight-gain prevention strategies for young adults
Source: Science Daily
Scientists have identified strategies that might help young adults (aged 18 to 35 years) avoid weight gain. Their study could help prevent obesity during this period, when individuals typically gain the most excess weight of their lifetimes.
Brain cells that aid appetite control identified
Source: Science Daily
Brain cells that play a crucial role in appetite and weight gain has been identified. They are known as NG2-glia cells.Although these cells exist within different parts of the brain, it is those found in a specific brain structure called the median eminence that are crucial to weight control. The discovery opens the door to development of new drugs designed to control weight gain and obesity.
Influential factors of the social divide in child obesity rates
Source: Science Daily
Researchers have identified important early life factors that contribute to childhood obesity rates being different for children from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Program participation results in long-term weight loss
Source: Science Daily
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of long-term participation in a national weight-loss program.
New potential marker for obesity found
Source: Science Daily
A potential new biological marker for the development of obesity has been found, along with a possible target for obesity prevention and treatment, report scientists.
Physical activity, functional ability increase after weight loss surgery
Source: Science Daily
People who have their stomach size surgically reduced move around more and easier after weight loss surgery, a study has found. Patients are able to walk further and are more physically active in the first year following the procedure, according to the research.
Vegans may lack essential nutrient intake, study reports
Source: Science Daily
The health benefits of a plant-based diet is well-known, but the question remains: Could vegans be at risk for deficiency of essential nutrients? A retrospective review indicated that vegans should ensure adequate intake of a few nutrients.
Bariatric surgery better than intensive lifestyle, drug interventions at reversing diabetes in mildly to moderately obese patients
Source: Science Daily
Bariatric surgery (also known as obesity surgery) is much more effective than an intensive lifestyle/medication intervention at reversing type 2 diabetes in patients with only mild-to-moderate obesity, new research shows.
Smoking cessation benefits persist in spite of weight gain in patients with mental illness
Source: Science Daily
The weight gain that can result from quitting smoking does not eliminate the reduction in cardiovascular risks associated with smoking cessation among patients with serious mental illness, at least not during the first year.
Even with higher education, obese women run greater risk of depression
Source: Science Daily
Even with higher education, women with a body mass index of 30-34.9 have double the risk of depression compared with women of normal weight and same educational attainment.
Simple solutions for overweight kids to lose weight as the weather warms up
Source: Science Daily
Obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years nationwide. One expert says that the most effective approach to addressing weight loss in children are lifestyle-based modifications that involve parents.
Reverse your diabetes: You can stay diabetes-free long-term
Source: Science Daily
People who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes, new research shows. In addition, the team found that even patients who have had Type 2 diabetes for up to 10 years can reverse their condition.
Research shows weight loss and improved cholesterol levels with walnut-rich diet
Source: Medical News Today
A walnut-rich, higher fat diet showed comparable weight loss to a lower fat, higher carbohydrate diet among overweight and obese women.
Gastric bypass surgery at ages older than 35 years associated with improved survival
Source: Medical Xpress
Lance E. Davidson, Ph.D., of Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, and colleagues examined whether gastric bypass surgery is equally effective in reducing mortality in groups undergoing surgery at different ages. The study was published online by JAMA Surgery.
Eating breakfast could help obese people get more active
Source: Medical Xpress
Eating breakfast causes obese people to be more active, according to the latest research published from researchers at the University of Bath (UK).
New Study Finds Healthcare Costs Drop Dramatically After Bariatric Surgery
New Study Finds Healthcare Costs Drop Dramatically After Bariatric Surgery
Source: Newswise
A new study based on national insurance claims in the United States found that patients with obesity who had gastric bypass surgery cut their healthcare costs by nearly 40 percent after four years, and by 80 percent, if they also had type 2 diabetes before surgery.
New Study Finds Most Patients Still Have Improved Mobility, Less Joint Pain Three Years After Weight-Loss Surgery
Source: Newswise
After weight-loss surgery, 57 percent of patients with significant mobility issues before surgery no longer had them and about 70 percent of those with severe knee and hip pain or disability, experienced improvements in joint specific pain and function, according to new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that followed patients for three years.
New Five-Year Study Finds Men and Women More Satisfied with Their Sex Lives After Weight-Loss Surgery
Source: Newswise
Both men and women see lasting improvements in their sex lives after bariatric surgery, according to a new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and presented here at ObesityWeek 2015, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.