All Articles on Obesity
Filling evidence gaps on obesity treatmentSeveral new grants will fund research on effectiveness, safety, and equitable use of anti-obesity medications.
Neighborhood density connected to changes in body mass index for childrenStudy uses geographic data to track change over time.
Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax linked to improved public health outcomesAn evaluation with KPWHRI researchers looked at the impacts of the tax so far.
Top research highlights in 2022From cardiovascular health to cancer screening, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.
Comparing different types of bariatric surgery: What’s right for you?Based on their studies, KPWHRI researchers explain the risks and benefits.
Top 10 research highlights in 2021We look back at 2021 research findings, including on COVID-19 vaccines, health equity, dementia, and suicide risk factors.
Is bariatric surgery helpful in chronic kidney disease?In a study in Annals of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente researchers and colleagues share new findings that bariatric surgery is linked to lower death risk in persons with chronic kidney disease and obesity.
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