Obesity—Mild Or Severe—Raises Kidney Stone Risk
Obesity in general nearly doubles the risk of developing kidney stones, but the degree of obesity doesn’t appear to increase or decrease the risk one way or the other, a new study from Johns Hopkins shows.
(Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2/10/10)
U.S. Adult Obesity Still High, But Recent Data Suggest Rates May Have Stabilized
The prevalence of adults in the U.S. who are obese is still high, with about one-third of adults obese in 2007-2008, although new data suggest that the rate of increase for obesity in the U.S. in recent decades may be slowing, according to a study appearing in the January 20 issue of JAMA. The study is being published early online because of its public health importance. (American Medical Association, 1/13/10)
Food Attitudes Affect Obesity Risk in Middle-Aged Women
A small study of middle-aged women finds that “guilt-ridden dieters,” impulsive eaters and those too busy to focus on food are the most likely to show signs of obesity. (Health Education & Behavior, 12/2/09)
