Obesity
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Vitamin D pearls
Risk factors for worse COVID-19 outcome are also risk factors for vitamin D deficiency.
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Pregnancy can be ‘a vulnerable time’ for developing mental disorders
“The decline in brain volume is actually associated with better mothering, and increased attachment between the mother and the baby,” said Dr....
Guidelines
Treat obesity like breast cancer, with empathy, say Canadians
The guideline stresses that clinicians should “move beyond simplistic approaches of ‘eat less, move more’ and address the root drivers of obesity...
From the Journals
Weight-loss benefit in diabetes is similar via surgery or diet
Small study suggests no independent effects from gastric bypass surgery.
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Severe obesity ups risk for death in younger men with COVID-19
These findings show that “obesity is an important independent risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease,” said Dr. David A. Kass.
Guidelines
AHA statement recommends dietary screening at routine checkups
Poor diet is the “No. 1” risk factor for heart disease, but most clinicians don’t discuss it. A new statement advocates routinely incorporating...
Conference Coverage
Weight gain persists as HIV-treatment issue
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How high a priority is bariatric surgery during COVID-19?
“For those with early diabetes, the sooner the [bariatric] surgery the more likely it is [for diabetes] to go into remission.”
From the Journals
Even mild obesity raises severe COVID-19 risks
People with BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher are at increased risk for severe illness, while BMI of 35 or greater dramatically increases the...
Conference Coverage
Intermittent fasting ‘not benign’ for patients with diabetes
The “big issue” for such individuals who undertake intermittent fasting is hypoglycemia, so caloric restriction may be a better choice for some...
Conference Coverage
Weight loss failures drive bariatric surgery regrets
Education to manage expectations may help reduce feelings of regret after bariatric surgery.