Body Mass Index

From birth to 24 years, individuals who ended up with high or low BMIs had reduced lung function, whereas those who ended up with a normal range BMI did not have this outcome, according to results published in European Respiratory Journal.

Obesity is more than just a number on a scale; it is a complex, chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat that negatively impacts various aspects of health.

BOSTON — Adults who experienced BMI or weight gains between age 2 years and 5 years, as well as after age 11 years, faced increased odds for high obstructive sleep apnea risk, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision led abortion clinics in Wisconsin to close, OB/GYN residents living in the state participated in an out-of-state training partnership to obtain abortion training.

Adolescent and young adult women who initiated the etonogestrel contraceptive implant experienced small weight changes over 3 years similar to women who received depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, researchers reported.

Among patients with Barrett’s esophagus, every 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with up to a 6% relative increase in the risk for malignant progression, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Children with obesity receiving once-daily liraglutide 3 mg had a greater reduction in BMI at 56 weeks than those receiving placebo, according to data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

Managing obesity involves a well-rounded approach, often including lifestyle modifications and, in many cases, pharmacotherapy. Understanding the role of anti-obesity medications is crucial in this context.

Adults with severe asthma using a biologic therapy for the first time experienced changes in body composition parameters at 1 year, according to a research letter published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.