Obesity
Conference Coverage
Bloating. Flatulence. Think SIBO
Commentary
Taking the Bite Out of Nutrition
You know the basics: greens are good, and "fake" foods are fattening. But between serving sizes and recommended daily values, it can be tough to...
Conference Coverage
Higher BMI linked to problems for IBD patients
LAS VEGAS – Higher BMI among IBD patients is independently associated with an increased risk of treatment failure and IBD-related surgery or...
News
Type 2 diabetes remitted with low-calorie diet
Following a low-calorie diet for 1 year is enough to reverse type 2 diabetes.
Commentary
Which Is Junk: The Aspartame, or the Science?
Marie-Eileen Onieal’s September editorial on aspartame hit a sweet spot for some, while others puckered in distaste. So, is it fake food or fake...
Conference Coverage
Large database analysis suggests safety of bariatric surgery in seniors
The risk may be considered acceptable in relation to the potential health benefits.
News
Many women have unprotected sex in year after bariatric surgery
Results point to a need for presurgical contraceptive counseling.
Conference Coverage
Triple therapy for type 2 diabetes goes beyond glucose control
LISBON – All you need to improve poorly controlled diabetes may be a bigger hammer.
Article
Obesity: When to consider medication
These 4 cases illustrate how weight loss drugs—including the 4 newest—can be integrated into a treatment plan that includes diet, exercise, and...
News
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass produced durable clinical improvements at 12 years
Gastric bypass surgery results are shown to be lasting in an extended follow-up study.