Obesity
News
Coffee drinkers – even those with a sweet tooth – live longer
The protective effects of coffee were most apparent in people who drank about two to four cups a day.
Conference Coverage
ESG’s cardiometabolic benefits last 5 years
Bariatric surgery’s benefits have been well documented, but endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is relatively new, so its outcomes haven’t been as well...
Opinion
Finding ‘bright lights’: Why family physician continues to love practicing mid-career
“Seeing opportunities to practice preventative medicine in family medicine made me realize the specialty was the perfect fit for me.”
News
Screening for diabetes at normal BMIs could cut racial disparities
Diabetes screening for Asian and Black individuals aged 35 and over, even at BMIs that are not considered overweight, would be ‘a good place to...
Conference Coverage
Calorie counting and exercise ‘of limited value’ for obesity weight loss
“Our survey results indicate that, while the majority of adults with obesity are actively trying to reduce their weight, using a variety of...
News
Study: Fasting plus calorie counting offered no weight-loss benefit over calorie counting alone
Those who ate whenever they wanted did not achieve significantly greater improvements in obesity-related health measures.
News
Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors
In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure,...
News
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Conference Coverage
Type 2 diabetes remission possible for those with lower BMI
Having a normal BMI is no barrier to experiencing type 2 diabetes remission with a structured weight-loss program, show U.K. results.
Conference Coverage
Hypertension control during pregnancy validated in major trial
In the CHAP trial, treatment of mild hypertension during pregnancy lowered the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.