Obesity
News
Are artificial sweeteners really harmless?
New research suggests that sugar substitutes are not metabolically inert but can alter the gut microbiome in a way that can influence blood...
Commentary
‘Stop pretending’ there’s a magic formula to weight loss
Why are medical journals, even preeminent nonpredatory ones, publishing 12-week weight-loss program studies as if they have value?
News
‘Obesity paradox’ in AFib challenged as mortality climbs with BMI
Mortality rose with body mass index in patients with new atrial fibrillation in a GARFIELD-AF analysis, which also examined BMI effects on...
News
Obesity drug shortage triggers frustrations, workarounds
A plant failure soon after the launch of semaglutide ... led to a U.S. shortage, a formal halt to new drug starts, and some creative workarounds...
News
Weight-loss surgery has a big effect on marriage
The person who had surgery may feel unsupported in the new journey if the partner keeps advocating for unhealthy habits. And the person who didn’t...
News
Young adults who learn how to cook eat more veggies
Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables seen in college students who set goals related to eating.
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MERIT: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty shows ‘very impressive’ outcomes in randomized clinical trial
ESG is a minimally invasive, reversible, organ-sparing bariatric procedure that might be able to fill care gaps left by traditional approaches.
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Early time-restricted eating ups weight loss, but jury still out
“Ultimately, it is about finding the best approach to moderate calorie intake that works for each person.”
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‘Staggering’ CVD rise projected in U.S., especially in minorities
The estimated increases for 2025-2060 reflect a changing demographic landscape and are a call to action, say observers.
News
Many saw ‘meaningful’ weight loss from 12-week online program
The program is not yet available for widespread use by others, but that’s the goal.