Obesity
Commentary
‘Not their fault:’ Obesity warrants long-term management
"What we as providers really need is tools - different options - to be able to provide for our patients and basically present them with different...
News
More reflux after sleeve gastrectomy vs. gastric bypass at 10 years
Importantly, the cumulative incidence of Barrett’s esophagus was similar after both procedures and markedly lower than reported in previous trials...
Conference Coverage
Mobile devices ‘addictive by design’: Obesity is one of many health effects
Patients need help with compulsive use of wireless devices, which leads to weight gain and other health risks.
Conference Coverage
Food insecurity drives poor glycemic control
Regardless of diet quality, diabetes patients with food insecurity were significantly more likely to have higher hemoglobin A1c than were those...
News
FDA approves Qsymia for treating teens with obesity
The drug is the fourth to be approved for treating obesity in youth.
Conference Coverage
Fatty liver disease drives rise in liver cancer deaths
“The burden of this disease [NAFLD] is going up, and it will be the most important disease of the next decade or so.”
Conference Coverage
Low-protein Nordic diet promotes healthy eating in infants
Infants who tried fruits, berries, and root vegetables early were more likely to consume fruits and vegetables at 18 months.
News
Pediatric obesity disparities widen
Lower levels of household income and education in the United States are associated with higher rates of adolescent obesity.
News
Can the ketogenic diet treat polycystic ovary syndrome?
The primary outcomes were changes in weight and body composition, specifically fat mass and lean mass, measured by bioimpedance.
Conference Coverage
Center-based childcare associated with healthier body weight
“Attending center-based childcare in early childhood may influence important health behaviors,” says author of new research.