Endocrinology
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Ear acupuncture with diet aids weight loss
Acupuncture beads, used in Japan to augment weight loss for more than 30 years, are thought to stimulate nerves and organs that regulate appetite...
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Could vitamin D supplementation help in long COVID?
“COVID-19 patients with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop long COVID, but it is not yet known whether vitamin D supplements could...
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Metabolic abnormalities boost obesity-related cancer risk
“A significant number of cancer cases could potentially be prevented by targeting the coexistence of metabolic problems and obesity, in particular...
Applied Evidence
Subclinical hypothyroidism: Let the evidence be your guide
Patient age, time of day, and supplement use influence screening results; repeat testing is advised. Avoid treating to improve mood, cognition,...
From the Journals
Statins appear to guard against liver disease progression
This study “continues the theme that cholesterol-lowering statins are good for a lot more things than just lowering cholesterol.”
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BMI has greater impact on survival in younger breast cancer patients
Study of women on endocrine therapy for breast cancer addresses the effects of BMI on survival.
From the Journals
Early gestational diabetes treatment may improve neonatal outcomes
No differences were observed in pregnancy-related hypertension or neonatal lean body mass.
Livin' on the MDedge
Boys may carry the weight, or overweight, of adults’ infertility
Plus: The promise of fecal beads and the air of sleep-dieting.
From the Journals
Statin misinformation on social media flagged by AI
Using artificial intelligence to analyze large amounts of information from social media platforms generated novel insights into public perceptions...
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Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
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Medications provide best risk-to-benefit ratio for weight loss, says expert
Surgery provides the most weight loss, but has the greatest risk, according to an endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism professor.