Obesity
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Cannabis exposure in pregnancy linked with childhood obesity
“This finding may suggest that fetal exposure to cannabis contributes to higher fasting glucose levels via a direct effect on the pancreatic beta-...
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FDA okays semaglutide higher dose, 2 mg/week, for type 2 diabetes
The 2-mg weekly dose is associated with greater A1c reduction and more weight loss.
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Sleep deprivation sends fat to the belly
A controlled study of 12 young adults found lack of sleep directly correlated with increases in harmful visceral adipose tissue.
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Intermittent fasting good for weight loss, at least short term
Three different types of ‘intermittent fasting’ diets seem to safely produce a 3%-8% weight loss in 8-12 weeks in certain groups of people.
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Excess weight over lifetime hikes risk for colorectal cancer
Previous studies may have underestimated the risk for CRC because they have looked at excess weight at a single point.
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Obesity linked to combined OSA syndrome and severe asthma
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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CPAP has only small effect on metabolic syndrome
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Brown fat, white fat. Is one better than the other?
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Anxiety in men tied to risk factors for CVD, diabetes
Worry and neuroticism, both aspects of anxiety, when seen in midlife are associated with differences in risk for heart disease and diabetes that...