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Obesity in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss
Teenagers who are obese may be doing irreparable damage to their bones, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Adult weight gain could increase cancer risk
Substantial weight gain over many years increases the risk of obesity-related cancers in men by 50 per cent and in women by almost 20 per cent, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Liverpool.
Fear of gaining weight may influence contraception choices
Concerns about weight gain may be driving contraception choices, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Women who are overweight or obese are less likely than normal-weight women to use the birth control pill and other hormonal contraceptive methods.
Weight-loss surgery cuts risk of developing serious heart problems, study shows
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery can reduce the risk of developing serious health conditions such as heart attacks and type 2 diabetes, as well improve existing conditions, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine.
UK Biobank study suggests genes and environment interact to increase risk of obesity
New research shows that environmental and lifestyle factors have greatest effects on obesity in those who also carry the most obesity genes
High-fat diet in pregnancy reduces beneficial gut microbiota for offspring
Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy could alter the population of gut microbiota in offspring, which may have negative implications for nutrition and development. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Genome Medicine
Obesity on the rise in adults with a history of cancer
Obesity was found to be more prevalent in patients with a history of cancer than in the general population, and survivors of colorectal and breast cancers were particularly affected
FDA approves first-ever magnetic device for gallbladder removal
This article answers five of the most commonly asked questions about what happens immediately after gallbladder removal surgery before discharge from hospital and during the first day of gallbladder surgery recovery at home
New acid reflux treatment ends suffering, long-term cancer risk
Most of us will have a case of heartburn from time to time, but as many as 20 percent of all Americans live with a chronic condition known as GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can lead to esophageal cancer over time. Over-the-counter medications may give temporary relief from symptoms, but a unique procedure may stop the reflux for good
Colocutaneous Fistula after Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
The plug-and-patch technique is frequently used for the open repair of inguinal hernias; however, serious complications may arise on rare occasions. We present the case of a 69-year-old patient who presented with a colocutaneous fistula with the sigmoid colon 9 years after the repair of a left sliding inguinal hernia with the plug-and-patch technique