Body Mass Index
Overweight, obesity during young adulthood associated with greater CVD risk later in life
Higher BMI during early adulthood was associated with an elevated risk for CV outcomes, like heart disease and stroke, among adults aged 35 to 70 years, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.
Setmelanotide lowers BMI by 5% or more for most people with hypothalamic obesity
Setmelanotide reduced BMI by at least 5% at 16 weeks among 89% of children and adults with hypothalamic obesity, according to findings from a phase 2 trial published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
High BMI may increase risk of shoulder adhesive capsulitis in younger patients
According to published results, younger patients with high BMI, diabetes or hyperlipidemia may be at increased risk for shoulder adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder.
Single excess weight measurement ‘does not seal one’s fate’ for heart-related events
BOSTON — Younger adults are at greater cardiovascular disease risk if they have obesity for 10 years, but a single excess weight measurement does not predict risk for heart-related events over time, according to data presented at ENDO 2024.
Weight gain during diet therapy linked to ‘worse EoE outcomes’ no matter baseline weight
WASHINGTON — Among adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, weight gain while undergoing dietary therapy was associated with poor treatment response, regardless of baseline weight status, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.
Low-fat vegan diet tied to improved insulin sensitivity for adults with type 1 diabetes
Eating a low-fat vegan diet induced a greater improvement in insulin sensitivity and a larger reduction in total daily insulin dose than a portion-controlled diet for adults with type 1 diabetes, according to study findings.
Gut microbiome composition may alter risk for obesity
Some changes in gut microbiome composition may increase the risk for obesity, with those changes affecting men and women differently, according to data that will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity.
Patients with obesity are giving us another chance — let’s not squander it
Individuals with obesity have long felt stigmatized and shamed in health care settings.
High BMI lowers odds for nerve stimulation treatment response in OSA
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation reduced obstructive sleep apnea severity; however, this outcome was less likely among those with higher BMIs and those who slept in supine position, according to study results.
Early-onset osteoarthritis cases have doubled globally since 1990
Incident cases of early-onset osteoarthritis have doubled globally over the last 3 decades, with the proportion of years lived with disability attributable to high BMI rising from 9.41% to 15.29%, according to data.