CKD Risk Up for Metabolically Healthy Overweight, Obese People
Risk for chronic kidney disease progressively higher in overweight and obese versus normal-weight metabolically healthy individuals
Obesity
Risk Factors Worsening for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease
From 1999-2002 to 2015-2018, worsening seen in proportion with ideal HbA1c, BMI; increase in proportion with non-HDL-C levels <100 mg/dL
53.8 Percent of Younger Adults Report at Least One Chronic Condition
Obesity, depression, high blood pressure the most prevalent chronic conditions; prevalence of chronic conditions up with disability.
Nighttime Light Exposure Tied to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Seniors
Most older adults have some type of nighttime light exposure
10-Year Weight Gain Substantial for US Adults
Younger adults, women, and Non-Hispanic Blacks have highest levels of 10-year weight gain
Obesity Is Associated With Increased Risk for Renal Cell Carcinoma
New findings challenge the notion of an obesity paradox with regard to cancer-related survival.
Survivors of Childhood Cancer More Likely to Be Undertreated for CVD
Increased health-related self-efficacy associated with significantly reduced likelihood of undertreatment
Excessive Body Weight Lessens the Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplements
A round up of studies suggests it is difficult to increase serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels enough to effectively lower elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in overweight patients with chronic kidney disease.
Higher Body Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer
Increases in waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index, waist circumference, and total body fat percentage were associated with increases in the risk of prostate cancer death.
Higher BMI May Protect Against Early Death in CKD
BMI did not appear to influence the risk for CKD progression.
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