Obesity
News
Web-based lifestyle program aids in weight loss for NAFLD patients
Similarly effective as a group-based intervention.
News
Online diabetes prevention programs as good as face-to-face programs
An intensive, multifaceted online DPP intervention may be as effective as in-person DPP and help expand reach to those at risk.
News
Task force advises behavioral intervention for obese adults
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Obesity affects over 35% in 7 states
The number of states with a prevalence of adult obesity of 35% or above went from five in 2016 to seven in 2017.
News
Even modest alcohol use may worsen NAFLD
Modest alcohol consumption was associated with significantly less improvement in steatosis and significantly lower odds of NASH resolution.
Conference Coverage
Address physical health risks of people with SMI
ROCKVILLE, MD. – Strategies still are needed to fight obesity, diabetes, smoking, and sedentary behavior.
Conference Coverage
NAFLD less common, more severe in black children
ORLANDO – Overall prevalence in obese kids: 42%
Clinical Review
The Evidence for Herbal and Botanical Remedies, Part 1
Patients may enthuse about the benefits of their preferred herbal supplements, but scientific support for their claims is often lacking. There are...
Article
USPSTF update: New and revised recommendations
Behavioral interventions for obese kids and teens can improve weight for up to a year, and a new analysis reverses previous advice on scoliosis...