Obesity Information Center
Semaglutide Reduces BMI More Than Lifestyle Changes in Teens With Obesity
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.
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Young women with higher BMIs face higher risks for sudden cardiac death
Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) in early adulthood were at an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death and coronary heart disease.
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BMI as a vital sign
Assessing BMI regularly can help prevent long-term obesity problems.
Rheumatology Information Center
Higher BMI Associated With Reduced Foot Health in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a higher BMI were shown to have increased foot pain and foot-related activity limitations.
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Adiposity, weight gain up type 2 diabetes risk in patients with gestational diabetes
Raised risk for increased baseline BMI, most recent BMI, and weight gain after gestational diabetes
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Medicine vs Food: the Patient Care Dilemma of ‘Financial Toxicity’
Experts are calling on colleagues to bring up the cost of care and its potential impact when discussing treatment options with patients.
Oncology Information Center
Cumulative Lifetime Excess Weight Has Bigger Impact on CRC Risk
Role of cumulative lifetime excess weight greater than role of excess BMI measured at a single time point.
Rheumatology Information Center
How Does Physical Exercise Affect Rheumatic Disease Outcomes?
Though patients with rheumatic diseases may think physical activity may exacerbate their pain and fatigue, studies show that exercise can be beneficial to disease activity. How does exercise impact certain rheumatic conditions?
Obesity Information Center
Treatment Approach to Adolescent Obesity: A Clinical Update
Treatment for adolescent obesity should be guided by patient age, pubertal status, severity of obesity, psychosocial factors, and comorbidities.
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U.S. obesity epidemic worse than previously thought
Current BMI classification system underdiagnoses obesity, especially among women of advancing age.
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