Obesity
News
The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
PURLs
Bariatric Surgery + Medical Therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM?
Short-term studies have indicated “Yes.” But does a long-term randomized controlled trial give this combination a thumbs up?
Conference Coverage
New findings cast more doubt on ‘fat-but-fit’ theory
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Roux-en-Y for diabetes; Exercise & fall prevention; more
Topics include: Inconsistent cannabis data • Roux-en-Y for diabetes remission • CPAP compliance • Exercise & fall prevention • HIV &...
Conference Coverage
Daytime eating schedule found to help with weight management
SAN ANTONIO – The findings have implications for other eating paradigms, including time-restricted feeding.
News
Obesity and overweight declined among lower-income kids
The reduction still leaves 29.1% of 2 to 4-year-olds in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC either overweight or obese.
News from the FDA/CDC
Physical activity prevalence shows urban/rural divide
More Americans are exercising, but “participation in physical activity remains a public health concern,” the CDC says.
Conference Coverage
Weight loss in knee OA patients sustained with liraglutide over 1 year
MADRID – After an intensive weight-loss program, liraglutide not only sustained but further improved weight loss.
Conference Coverage
Drastic weight loss prevents progression to type 2 diabetes, PREVIEW data suggest
SAN FRANCISCO – In patients with prediabetes, weight loss of 8% or more over 2 months reduced conversion to diabetes over 3 years.
Opinion
The urge to move
It appears the desire to be active is genetic, yet some still are sedentary.