Obesity
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First RCT with aromatase inhibitor for male hypogonadism shows promise
NEW ORLEANS – In hypogonadism, an experimental aromatase inhibitor increased testosterone without reducing semen quality.
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Hyperglycemia drives leaky gut syndrome, inflammation
MIAMI - HbA1c strongly correlated with the influx of microbial molecules in humans. Correcting hyperglycemia prevented enteric infections and...
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Bariatric surgery leads to less improvement in black patients
Black patients who underwent bariatric surgery suffered more overall complications and reported a lower quality of life than white patients.
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Supplements and food-related therapy do not prevent depression in overweight adults
Findings highlight that care incorporating psychological, pharmacologic, and lifestyle interventions “may have a more robust effect” on depression...
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FDA accepts supplemental New Drug Application to expand lorcaserin label
The application is based on the CAMELLIA-TIMI-61 trial results.
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Roux-en-Y achieves diabetes remission in majority of patients
About three-quarters of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus achieve remission after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
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Oral GLP-1 receptor agonist pioneered in T2DM trial
BERLIN – Oral semaglutide was superior to placebo in reducing glycated hemoglobin at all doses tested, with weight loss benefits at the highest...
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Diet low in free sugars shows promise for adolescent NAFLD
Preliminary findings support potential of modified diet to improve hepatic steatosis in teens.
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Tic disorders are associated with obesity and diabetes
Patients with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder have a higher risk for metabolic and cardiovascular health problems, a population-based...
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Robotic sleeve gastrectomy may heighten organ space infection risk
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Gender, racial, socioeconomic differences found in obesity-depression link
“Though major lifetime depression is less prevalent among African Americans, those who are obese should be screened for depression at similar...