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Obesity, moderate drinking linked to psoriatic arthritis

Reduction in body mass index over time also was associated with lower risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.

Weight-based teasing may mean further weight gain in children

Even in children at risk of being overweight, teasing mattered.

Sustainable weight loss seen 5 years after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

The researchers plan to follow the current cohort for the next 10-20 years.

For patients with end-stage liver disease, acute care incurs steep costs

Mean end-of-life costs exceeded those for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, mental health disorders, and congestive heart failure. Only chronic renal disease cost more.

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Children with poor cardiorespiratory fitness have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in adulthood can be calculated by measuring cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood.

Liver disease likely to become increasing indication for bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is effective for treatment of fatty liver disease, showing a 90% improvement in steatosis.

VIDEO: How to recognize and treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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