Obesity and Breast Cancer: What Is the Relationship?
More than 70% of American adults have overweight or obesity. Overweight and obesity have been linked to an increased risk for some cancers.
Bariatric surgery may reverse diabetes complications for people with obesity
For more than 100 million Americans who are obese, bariatric surgery may reverse complications related to diabetes, including regenerating damaged nerves, a Michigan Medicine study shows.
Treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
For those who suffer from obesity hypoventilation syndrome, it is critically important to seek treatment. As the condition may have serious and even fatal consequences, early and aggressive intervention may prove necessary.
What to know about diet and congestive heart failure
Research suggests that diet can improve symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF), such as fluid retention. Healthcare professionals may recommend reducing salt and fluid intake.
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Systemic review and meta-analysis have found that individuals with prediabetes could lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15% by supplementing with vitamin D.
Most US adults with T2D meet criteria for GLP-RAs, SGLT2is
Most U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) meet recommended criteria for use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is), but fewer than 10 percent use either of them, according to a research letter published online Feb. 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The time is now to curb spring allergies
It's important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms are expected to appear when possible, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Genes that may predict complications from obesity differ between the sexes
Obesity causes many health problems and worsens several chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, some obese people are more susceptible to complications than others. Scientists have long been searching for genes linked to obesity that predispose people to such conditions, but zooming in on hundreds of leads to identify genes that may increase risk has been difficult.