Adiposity

Access to higher levels of residential greenspace was tied to lower adiposity in children, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

High BMI appears to be a good predictor for high fat mass index in children and adolescents across racial and ethnic groups, according to findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Exposure to higher amounts of some types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy may lead to long-term increases in body weight, waist circumference and fat mass, according to new findings.

BOSTON — Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM, is a new term endorsed by the American Heart Association that reflects the interplay of metabolic and renal conditions that drive the risk for CVD.

Childhood adiposity could predict future polycystic ovary syndrome in girls, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Adults with a higher BMI and waist-to-hip ratio may be more likely to report worse depression, according to study findings published in PLOS ONE.

Adults who exercise for at least 150 minutes per week in one to two sessions have similar body composition measures as adults who exercised a combined 150 minutes across three or more sessions, according to study data published in Obesity.

MRI-determined placental volume, perfusion and visceral adiposity in early pregnancy were significantly associated with gestational diabetes, according to a prospective study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Data from a large U.S. survey show a noninvasive visceral adiposity index score, a metric for assessing obesity, can independently predict and serve as a novel marker of HF risk, researchers reported.

Engaging in light physical activity in lieu of sedentary time may help Black Caribbean men to reduce their adiposity, according to study results published in Obesity.