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The following is a summary of “Long-term weight change patterns in American adulthood in relation to gallstones: evidence from NHANES,” published in the April 2025 issue of the BMC Gastroenterology by Chen et al.
This study investigates the relationship between longitudinal weight change patterns throughout adulthood and the risk of gallstone disease among middle-aged adults in the United States. By examining body weight status at key life stages and analyzing trends in weight gain or stability over time, the study aims to clarify how sustained obesity or changes in BMI may influence gallstone formation, a common gastrointestinal disorder with significant public health implications.
Data were drawn from the…