Obesity

This randomized controlled trial demonstrated a lack of any significant differences in changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors (blood pressure and lipid levels) and weight loss among African Americans randomized to omnivorous or plant-based diets, both emphasizing soul food cuisine. Cardiovascular disease is associated with a higher mortality rate among African Americans than are other...

Improvement seen in cognition and general health; changes also seen in blood vessel efficiency and cortical thickness of temporal cortex Bariatric surgery (BS) is associated with cognitive benefits two years after surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in JAMA Network Open.[spacer height=”20px”] Emma Custers, from Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands,...

Recent research analyzed the association of modifiable risk factors with cardiovascular disease and death in a global cohort. Modifiable risk factors such as body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure (SBP), non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol level, smoking, and diabetes are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, data regarding their impact varies according to the study...

Obesity is a risk factor for cancer recurrence in resected hormone-sensitive breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with aromatase inhibitors, according to a recent study. Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are extensively used for treating hormone-sensitive breast cancer (BC). In post-menopause, estrogen is mainly formed in the adipose tissue via aromatase-mediated androgen conversion, which might impair the...

This study explores the impact of violent crime rates on physical inactivity and obesity and reveals a significant correlation, particularly in Black and Hispanic communities, highlighting the disproportionate effect of high crime rates on these health outcomes. Violent crimes (e.g., armed robbery, aggravated assault, homicide) are public health concerns, as are obesity and inactivity. Statistics...

The findings of a recent study suggest that, while BMI remains a dependable measure of adiposity, it is more accurate for women, younger individuals, and those of U.S. descent, with weaker correlations in older adults and the Korean/Asian population. Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and simple measure of obesity. However, BMI is not...

This study reveals that obese individuals are 1.28 times more likely to develop right-sided colon cancer and highlights factors like age, sex, and race that influence this risk. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common cancer types in the United States and globally. There are two distinct types of CRC: right-sided colon cancer (RsCC)...

A study on childhood obesity highlights significant epigenetic differences between European American and African American children, shedding light on the diverse gene regulation associated with obesity.  Childhood obesity is a significant problem globally. Epidemiological data from 2016 suggest that there are 340 million obese children and adolescents. Though childhood obesity appears to have peaked, its...

There is a need for adjusted BMI criteria for Asian Americans, given their higher risk of obesity-related health problems at lower BMIs and increased likelihood of developing central obesity, according to a recent study. Obesity is a growing public health crisis in the United States and worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) is the most widely...