The bond between a mother and child is unique, and children often adopt their mother’s behaviors. For parents with obesity, this can lead to children with obesity. The bond between a mother and her child is unique, even as it…
Men with obesity can experience a negative association with bone mineral density even more so than women. Although women, particularly those who are post-menopausal, are more likely to get osteoporosis, a recent study analyzed the link between fat mass and…
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and accidental deaths for people over the age of 65, and the risk is 31 percent higher for people with obesity. Falls are the leading cause of injuries and accidental deaths for people…
A higher body mass index is associated with an increased risk for urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis, particularly in females. Any type of urinary tract infection (UTI) can be painful and bothersome, but it becomes a serious health risk when…
Many people do not realize the importance of skin care, which, if overlooked, can lead to a variety of skin problems that are exacerbated by obesity. Skin is the largest organ of the body and it creates a protective barrier…
When temperatures drop sharply, the incidence of ischemic stroke significantly increases. This winter has produced frequent periods of freezing and sub-freezing temperatures across the country. In addition to power outages and dangerous road conditions, cold weather can bring serious health…
A recent article suggests that the long held view on what causes obesity is inherently flawed. A recent article1, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, presents a bold alternative to the accepted theory that obesity results from an…
Cardiomyopathy is exacerbated by obesity, and patients with severe obesity are at high risk. Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood well and can lead to heart failure. This is exacerbated by obesity,…
People with obesity have twice the risk of developing venous thromboembolism, and this likelihood increases to sixfold for those with a BMI of 35 or higher. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease, but because these…
Immunocompromised groups, including people with obesity, continue to have poor outcomes related to coronavirus. As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations and other precautions have been effective in reducing hospitalizations and deaths resulting from the disease.…