The research may help explain why people who are overweight and obese have been at higher risk of severe illness and death from Covid. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Obesity”
Overweight Adults Should Be Screened for Diabetes at 35, Experts Say
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Nearly one in seven Americans now has diabetes, a record rate. The condition also raises the risk of severe illness after coronavirus infection. Source: New York Times
Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2020
Even people who aren’t obese may be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said. Source: New York Times
Why the Coronavirus Stalks Children of Color
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2020
Cases are rising among children everywhere. But those in minority communities are much more likely to become infected and severely ill, new data show. Source: New York Times
Study Says Obesity Raises Risk of Death from Covid-19 Among Men
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Obesity is not an independent risk for women, according to a new study, perhaps because their fat is distributed differently. Source: New York Times