Obesity

The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative released recommendations for clinical care to address the prevalence of obesity in midlife women.

To better understand the relationship between weight and the risk of complications in individuals undergoing hysterectomy, researchers examined how BMI impacts surgical quality metrics.

To better understand mortality trends within the United States, researchers examined the rate of death in people who died of alcohol-related liver disease.

The researchers found that weight loss occurred in people who are considered overweight and obese over a period of 3 to 5 years.

In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between obesity and the risk of female reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, pre-eclampsia, and more.

In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between adiposity and cognitive function in adults.

In this Q&A, Abdulrahman Alsuhibani, PharmD, discusses the results of his latest study examining the relationship between adverse events and the use of anti-obesity medications.

Previous research has suggested a relationship between obesity and the risk of UFs, but the findings have been inconsistent.

Catherine Kotz, PhD, from the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA Hospital, answered our questions about her research on spontaneous physical activity and the role orexin plays in preventing...