Obesity
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U.S. obesity continues to advance
.The prevalence of adult obesity was at or above 35% for seven states in 2017, which is up from five states in 2016 and no states in 2012.
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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.
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Lorcaserin shows CV safety in CAMELLIA-TIMI 61
It’s the first weight-loss drug ever to show cardiovascular safety, Dr. Erin Bohula said in an interview.
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Colorectal cancer: New observations, new implications
We may need to consider expanding our risk concepts to include not only genetic and personal risk factors but also environmental factors.
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NAFLD less common, more severe in black children
ORLANDO – Overall prevalence in obese kids: 42%
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One practice’s experience with obesity treatment
WASHINGTON – “We have heard about a lot of really interesting new things in therapy, but the reality is that they are just not economically viable...
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Beyond the sleeve and RYGB: The frontier of bariatric procedures
Patients may see many choices, from vagal nerve blockade to “rogue” procedures.
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FDA alerts clinicians to gastric balloon deaths
Four fatalities followed gastric perforation within a month of balloon placement.
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Genes, not adiposity, may be driving appetite differences in obesity
The work adds a new dimension to previous research regarding individuals with obesity.
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Sucralose sparks appetite in obese, not lean, individuals
Brain regions implicated in appetite were activated after sucralose consumption.