FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Obesity
Burden of Obesity-Associated Cancers Shifted to Younger Age Groups
Large study shows particular increase in the 50- to 64-year-old age group from 2000 to 2016.
Solving the Obesity Paradox in Oncology
One potentially revolutionary hypothesis relates to the evolutionary processes involved in oncogenesis.
The Incidence of Some Obesity-Related Cancers Is Increasing Among Young Adults
Obesity in childhood and adolescence may be related to the disproportionate rise in certain obesity-related cancers in younger adults, according to authors.
Obesity and Cancer
This fact sheet reviews data on the effect of obesity on cancer risk and outcomes.
High BMI Linked With Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Premenopausal Women
Having a high body mass index reduces the risk for developing breast cancer before menopause, but more research is needed to understand the biological mechanism.
Obesity Clinical Treatments
Treatment options for obesity including strength, form, and dosing details.
Could Diet Adjustment Prevent Aggressive Prostate Cancer?
A recent article is only the latest in a series of studies drawing attention to the importance of diet in prostate cancer development.
Information About Obese Patients Underreported in Randomized Clinical Trials
The median proportion of obese patients was 18%, as observed over 22 RCTs.
Obesity Duration in Adult Women Affects Cancer Risk
The longer a woman is overweight, the higher her risk of several cancers.
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