Obesity Linked to Adverse Events in Children With Leukemia
For children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), obesity is associated with an increased risk for adverse events during premaintenance chemotherapy.
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Probiotics Not Beneficial for Preventing Gestational Diabetes in Overweight, Obese Women
In overweight and obese women, administering probiotics during the second trimester of pregnancy did not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Researchers conducted the Study of Probiotics In Gestation (SPRING), a prospective,double-blind, randomized controlled trial of probiotics vs placebo, to analyze whether probiotics prevented GDM…
Low Birth Weight, Obesity Associated With Pregnancy Complications
Women who were born at a low birth weight and currently are overweight or obese were found to be at increased risk for complications of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Obesity. Researchers recruited women from the Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) study between November 2004 and February…
Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
However, lean mass and absolute grip strength decline after surgery.
Some Obesity-Related Cancers Increasing in Younger Adults
Incidence up for 6 of 12 obesity-related cancers; steeper increase in successively younger generations.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
NOACs Recommended as First-Line Prevention of Stroke in AF
Updated guidelines also emphasize weight loss for overweight, obese patients with atrial fibrillation.
Testosterone Levels Associated With Adiposity in Postmenopausal Women
Plasma testosterone levels are positively associated with overall body adiposity in postmenopausal women.
Food Insecurity Increases Risk for Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Investigators observed a link between food insecurity — difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals — and increased probability of binge-eating disorder and obesity, according to study results.
Doctors Should Encourage Exercise in Patients With Diabetes, CV Disease
Recommendations suggest doctors prescribe individualized exercise training for these patients.
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