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Lower haemoglobin may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome
A study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high haemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. The...
BMI as a risk factor for T2DM varies throughout the world
The unprecedented increase in overweight and obesity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has led to an alarming rise in diabetes...
First wave of COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellation of nearly all routine in-person obesity services
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020 resulted in the cancellation of nearly all routine in-person obesity services...
ReShape launches ‘Marketplace’ to support patients’ nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress
ReShape has launched ReShape Marketplace as an extension of reshape care, the company's reimbursed telehealth service for weight loss...
The Obesity Society issues vaccine guidance for patients with obesity
A new position statement from The Obesity Society (TOS) has reported that COVID19 vaccines - such as Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson...
Orbera intragastric balloon aids weight loss and reduces cardiovascular risk
Intragastric balloon therapy (IGBT) with the Orbera intragastric balloon (Apollo EndoSurgery) produces short-term weight reduction...
People living with obesity take nine years to seek advice
People living with obesity in the UK take an average of nine years to speak to a doctor about their weight struggles, according to a...
Lower chemotherapy doses linked to poorer outcomes for CRC patients with obesity
Patients with obesity and colorectal cancer receive lower cumulative doses of adjuvant chemotherapy, relative to their body surface area...
Obesity significant predictors of genomic instability associated with cancer
A study led by the University of Westminster has found greater evidence of genomic instability, a well-recognised enabler of cancer, in...
High-fat diet can cause chronic pain
A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity,...
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