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Smoking Cessation Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Smoking cessation improves long-term brain health, provided individuals maintain a stable weight following the transition.
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Certain Patients Benefit Most from GLP-1 for Sleep Apnea, Obesity
A subgroup of patients using the GLP-1 tirzepatide experience nearly twice the improvement in sleep apnea severity compared to other participants.
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Prenatal Cigarette Exposure Increases Adult Metabolic Disease Risk
New research suggests that cigarette exposure in the womb combined with a high-fat diet in adulthood may lead to worse metabolic health markers.
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Obesity Decreases Lung Function in Seniors
New research indicates that obesity significantly impairs pulmonary measures in seniors, potentially contributing to shortness of breath and exercise intolerance.
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Teen Obesity on the Rise
Overall obesity among US high school students climbed from 13.7% in 2013 to 15.9% in 2023, peaking at 16.3% in 2021.
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Treating Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Improved Sleep
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome treatment improved as acetazolamide with atomoxetine reduced mean CO2 and apnea hypopnea index (AHI), raising saturation.
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Biologics Underprescribed for Obesity-linked Asthma
Respiratory biologics were prescribed to only 11.9% of eligible overweight or obese patients with asthma.
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GLP-1s Tied to Reduced Asthma Exacerbation in Obese Patients
GLP-1 initiation is associated with a 14.6% reduced risk of asthma exacerbation for overweight patients, 12.2% for obese patients and 13.3% for morbidly obese patients.
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Overweight Older Adults Face Lower Risk of Death After Major Surgery
Moderate excess weight may be protective for older adults undergoing major elective surgery, new data suggests.
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GLP-1 Agonists May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Researchers say they found compelling evidence that GLP-1 agonists improved asthma symptoms.
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Adenotonsillectomy for Sleep-Disordered Breathing Not Linked to Weight Gain
The results of a clinical trial show no correlation between adenotonsillectomies and undesirable weight gain in children.
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Most Providers Want GLP-1s Approved for Sleep Apnea, Barometer Finds
A global survey asked healthcare providers which condition they are most eager to see GLP-1 medications approved for, and sleep apnea emerged as the top choice.
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Diabetes Drug Appears to Fight Lung Cancer in Overweight Patients
The widely used diabetes drug seems to strengthen the immune system’s tumor-killing response in overweight and obese lung cancer patients.
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Abnormal BMI in Childhood Linked to Future Lung Function Impairment
Children with abnormal BMI—whether high or low—are at risk for impaired lung function in adulthood, new research shows.
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Eli Lilly’s Diabetes Drug Shows Potential as Sleep Apnea Treatment
The drug reduced the number of breathing interruptions during sleep and improved other aspects related to OSA in patients with obesity and OSA.
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Bariatric Surgery Slashes Death Risk for Sleep Apnea Patients
The surgery was associated with a 42% reduction in the risk of heart complications and a 37% reduction in the risk of death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Eli Lilly’s Obesity Drug Zepbound Reduces Sleep Apnea in Late-Stage Studies
The injection lowered obstructive sleep apnea severity by up to nearly two-thirds in obese adults, with and without PAP therapy, in two phase 3 trials.
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Active, Heavier Kids Show Better Lung Function Recovery, Study Reveals
Higher levels of physical activity and a higher body mass index at age 4 were associated with accelerated lung function growth.
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Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea Loses Efficacy as BMI Increases
For every unit of BMI increase over 32, the odds of successful treatment decrease by about 17%, a new study finds.
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Popular Obesity Drugs Linked to Aspiration Pneumonia Following Endoscopy
New research warns individuals scheduled for medical procedures to halt popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy prior to prevent aspiration pneumonia, a risk associated with these medications.
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Improved Lung Function for Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery triggers substantial weight loss and improves lung function in obese patients, according to research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.
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How Body Weight Affects Immune Response to COVID-19
Being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but not to the protection offered by vaccination.
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Obesity May Not Hinder ECMO Treatment in ARDS Patients
A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation when in intensive care for respiratory failure.
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COVID-19 Exposure in Womb Linked to Obesity Risk
Researchers found that children exposed in utero to maternal COVID-19 have an altered growth pattern in early life that may increase their risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease over time.
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