2026 August - 16 articles
Background: Fluctuations in body mass index (BMI) have been associated with frailty, functional decline, and increased morbidity and mortality. However, evidence on the longitudinal evolution of weight status in aging populations remains limited. Thi...
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease remains a common postoperative issue after sleeve gastrectomy. This study examined whether preoperative symptoms, clinical factors, and endoscopic findings predict reflux symptoms one year after surgery. Me...
Maternal obesity has been associated with offspring fetal programming, increasing the risk of developing chronic diseases in adulthood, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and behavioral disorders such as anxiety and depression. Milk whey (MW) p...
Purpose of Review: Obesity is a growing global health challenge, with severe obesity projected to affect up to 25% of individuals with obesity by 2030. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying it...
Background: Regular physical activity is recommended for obesity management, but adherence remains difficult for many patients. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (EMS) has been proposed as an adjunctive intervention. Methods: In this prospective,...
Background: Access to anti-obesity pharmacotherapy within publicly funded healthcare systems remains limited because of concerns regarding affordability, budget impact, and appropriate patient selection. This study describes the methodological and st...
Research has examined the negative consequences of internalized weight bias on mental health (e.g., disordered eating, depression, anxiety). In South Korea’s patriarchal society, appearance rather than ability or talent is considered the princi...
Excess adiposity increases cardiovascular and cardiometabolic risks, while aquatic exercise may reduce mechanical barriers to participation. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined aquatic exercise training in individuals with overweight or...
Obesity is a risk factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD), and scalable treatment approaches are needed in routine care. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to investigate self-reported weight change during the use of a prescription...
Obesity is a major public health problem in Peru. Cohabiting couples may show obesity clustering because of partner selection, shared household routines, and broader structural exposures. This study aimed to describe spousal similarity in body mass i...
Objective: Maternal blood microbiome signatures during pregnancy have been linked to adverse birth outcomes. We conducted a pilot study to examine whether they are also associated with early childhood growth in offspring and to explore maternal metab...
Obesity is a critical public health issue in the United States, which disproportionately affects Latinx youth compared to youth in other racial/ethnic groups. While research suggests fathers can influence their children’s dietary intake and phy...
Background: Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for severe obesity; however, a subset of patients fails to achieve optimal weight loss. This study investigated the role of psychiatric disorders and transdiagnostic psychopathol...
Background: A 5–10% weight loss has shown significant clinical improvements in the overall well-being of people with obesity (PwO). This study investigated the characteristics of PwO, their interaction with healthcare providers (HCP), associate...
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are foods formulated through extensive industrial processing, with little or no natural food constituents, and include ingredients such as artificial colors, flavors, and other food additives to enhance shelf life and pal...
Smoking and central obesity have both been linked to periodontitis, but their combined relationship with periodontal disease may be influenced by demographic and behavioral factors. This cross-sectional study analyzed records of 420 adult dental pati...
