Obesity

The connection between income and obesity has become more apparent in recent years. Research has shown that people who are living in poverty or are considered to have lower incomes are significantly more likely to have a higher body mass index, be overweight, or be obese than those who earn a higher income.  Understanding the...

Visceral fat area is an independent risk factor for incisional hernia after transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery. Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) is a sophisticated laparoscopic technique with significant cosmetic advantages. However, it increases the risk of incisional hernia (IH), especially in obese patients. Obesity, as a risk factor for IH after SPLS, can contribute to...

Enhancing parent engagement in family-based programs is key to combating childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the United States. Family-based programs have shown promise in addressing this issue, but low parent engagement often limits their efficacy. A recent study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined predictors of parent engagement in...

Black and Hispanic children and children with low levels of parental education and family income are more likely to belong to the obese trajectory group. Childhood obesity is among the major public health problems in the United States, affecting 19.3% of individuals aged 2–19. The current study identified childhood body mass index (BMI) trajectories, which...

There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors across low- and middle-income groups compared to high-income groups, reflecting cardiovascular health inequality in the young working-age population based on income levels. The income of an individual is an important social determinant of his or her cardiovascular health; however, there is limited evidence to support...

Treatments for metabolic disorders, like diabetes and obesity, can benefit patients with asthma who are at an increased risk of severe asthma due to obesity. Traditional asthma treatments may be less effective in obese patients. Obesity increases the risk and severity of asthma. Hypoglycemic therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity may be beneficial for...

Social factors can influence metabolic health conditions in prominent ways, and this study shows that in Southern California, Latinos are much more likely to face these health risks. Social determinants of health, which describe the complex web of factors that can impact an individual before birth and during their lifespan, help give context to community-level...

Post-diagnosis BMI and related factors have been understudied when it comes to their interactions with cancer mortality and morbidity. This meta-analysis provides clarity on the topic. Previous studies that evaluated body fatness and mortality of patients after breast cancer have been too limited to provide robust conclusions. This study, published in the International Journal of...

Obesity has a demonstrable relationship to increased rates of breast cancer. Although the mechanisms are not fully clear, certain pathways towards improved treatment are suggested. Obesity, which is especially common in the United States, can promote both the onset and progression of numerous types of cancer, including breast cancer. Both breast cancer and obesity are...