Importance: Cardiometabolic comorbidities have been associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 severity and mortality and are prevalent among COVID-19 patients. Objective: Synthesize evidence regarding …
Objective – To determine an age-specific anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) reference range for Samoan women and to examine the associations of AMH with adiposity, dietary, and …
Abstract Objectives Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) have received substantial global attention as a key contributor to detrimental health outcomes, particularly obesity, type II diabetes, and heart …
Objective: To determine the association of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on body mass index (BMI) reduction in a Pediatric Weight Management Intervention (PWMI) consistent with …
Objective This study seeks to better understand the relationship between the physical activity environment and child overweight/obesity in Rhode Island. Methods Using geographic information systems …
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The main contributor to CVD is the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques. Dyslipidemia, …
Study Objective: Behavioral weight loss (BWL) programs are the mainstay of treatment for weight loss. This study aims to evaluate the role of executive function …
Abstract of Exercise as Medicine: A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Facilitate Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Amongst Older Women in …
Interaction between Dietary Fat Intake and the CREBRF rs373863828 Variant on BMI among Samoans: Background: In 2010, a national level genetic epidemiology study conducted in …
Despite substantial efforts to combat it, obesity is still a growing public health concern of many nations. The population of the Samoan Islands has experienced …
Many states, including Rhode Island, have begun to collect insurance claims data to better understand healthcare spending and local health outcomes. In this study, we …
Objective: The objectives of this study were to conduct a systematic review and a quantitative content analysis of resilience-related weight management interventions and identify gaps …
Obesity is multifactorial as genetics and behaviors, such as diet and physical activity, influence risk. The comorbidities of childhood obesity have long term sequelae leading …