Obesity

In patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, those who had weight-loss surgery had approximately 40% reduced risk for major adverse CV events and death compared with those who did not, according to the results of the MOSAIC study.

Watching television significantly decreased the odds of healthy aging, but replacing this time with light, moderate or vigorous activity increased these odds, a study showed.

A higher baseline BMI in children was associated with more depressive symptoms into adolescence, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The past 10 years have seen rapid growth in research on how endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect humans.

Presentations on the SURMOUNT-OSA, FLOW, INHALE-3 and TIGHT trials are among the many highlights at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions.

In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that health care professionals should refer or provide youth aged 6 years and older with high BMI to intensive, comprehensive behavioral interventions.

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.

The relationship between obesity and disordered eating behaviors represents a complex combination of psychological, physiological and environmental influences.

Following a weight reduction surgery/procedure, adults with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea lost weight and had decreased positive airway pressure, according to research presented at SLEEP 2024.

PHILADELPHIA — Some dietary change may improve cardiometabolic measures beyond weight loss and providers should create a diet that will most benefit each individual with obesity, according to a speaker.