The study published in the International Journal of Obesity systematically reviews the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions for managing childhood obesity and related health behaviors. It concludes that parent-only programs are similarly effective to family-focused interventions in improving a child’s weight and BMI, but highlights challenges like higher dropout rates and the need for strong family support.
Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesity
Obesity cardiomyopathy (OCM) was identified as a distinct pathology associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) based on records from a national referral center in the