Obesity increases risk of mental disorders
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders: People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all...
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Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor...
Ovarian cancer: 3 preventable factors that could be increasing your risk
Ovarian cancer: 3 preventable factors that could be increasing your risk from Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director at Bupa UK insurance. Every year, over 7,000...
Obesity in pregnancy risks
Obesity in pregnant women could alter the structure and function of the placenta increasing the risk of poor health outcomes for both mother and baby....
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses: University of Queensland research has found women who have quality relationships in their 40s and...
Leading causes of weight gain
Rising global overweight and obesity rates are typically attributed to overconsumption and a lack of movement. However, new research highlights the far more complex combination...
Junk food ad restrictions save £200M
Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising of junk food on TfL...
Adolescent arterial stiffness
Adolescent arterial stiffness – a novel risk factor for hypertension and insulin resistance in young adulthood and for type 2 diabetes mellitus in mid-adulthood: Emerging...
Risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes higher for COVID-19 patients
Patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study by Kings College London has found. The risk...
People at risk from obesity overlooked in trials
People at most risk from obesity often not represented by weight management trials: Clinical trials of treatments for obesity are unlikely to include, or report...
