Being Overweight, Obese During Early Adulthood Associated With Greater Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Young adults who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, and being obese at an older age is associated with a lower overall survival rate for patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study in the June 24 issue of JAMA. (American Medical Association, 6/23/09)
“Eating for Two” Has Consequences for Mom and Baby
There is more medical evidence that pregnant women should steer clear of advice to “eat for two.” Alison Stuebe, M.D., at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, found that women who consumed extra calories, as well as fried foods and dairy, had excessive gestational weight gain. The good news: there are concrete messages care givers can provide to women to prevent unhealthy weight gain. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 5/22/09)
Obese Moms, Asthmatic Kids
Babies born to obese mothers may have an increased risk of asthma, according to data from a new study to be presented on May 19 at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.
(American Thoracic Society, 5/20/09)
