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SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Weigh Less at 18 and Midlife, Live Better After 70

Women who were overweight or obese at age 18 or who gained weight into midlife were less likely to be healthy after age 70.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

We Need to Put Vitamin D Back in Children and AdolescentsFree

Many U.S. children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, and such levels are associated with adverse physiologic processes.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Common Mental Disorder Elevates Risk for Subsequent Obesity

However, obesity is not associated with elevated risk for later mental disorder.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Fewer Falls with Vitamin D

High-dose vitamin D lowered risk for falls in older individuals.

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Screen for Screen Time

In a large national sample of children, television and computer use were associated with increased risk for obesity.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Family-Based Treatment of Obese Children

Long-term weight loss was associated with higher attendance at intervention sessions.

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Midlife Overweight and Obesity Predict Lower Chance for Healthy Survival After Age 70

For every unit of BMI >25 kg/m2 at midlife, odds for disease-free survival at age 70 decreased by 12%.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Effect of Weight Loss on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Losing 25 lbs resulted in significantly fewer OSA events in obese patients.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Small Thigh Circumference Is Associated with Cardiovascular Morbidity and Premature Death

Small thighs might be an easily identifiable marker for cardiovascular risk.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Gastric Bypass vs. Banding — A Randomized Trial

Bypass led to greater weight loss but was associated with more complications.

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