Obesity
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Poor Physical Fitness Upped Diabetes Risk Regardless of Weight
Key clinical point: In young men, both low cardiorespiratory fitness and low muscle strength independently increased the risk for type 2 diabetes...
funDERMentals
Woman Loses Weight, Gains Skin Problem
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Majority of State Exchanges Exclude Bariatric Coverage
Clinical Review
Updates in Pediatrics
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WDC: Frequent Light Activity Breaks From Prolonged Sitting Have Metabolic Benefits
Key clinical point: Breaking up prolonged sitting with short bouts of either standing or walking blunts the postprandial metabolic response in...
Clinical Review
Gut Grief: The Truth About Gluten Sensitivity
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Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Improve With Bariatric Surgery
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Can Bariatric Surgery Ease Psoriasis Too?
Key clinical point: Bariatric surgery in obese patients may ease the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Major finding: Preoperative...