Bariatric surgery effective against early-onset obesity too
Surgical treatment of obesity is as effective for individuals who developed the disorder early, by the age of 20, as for those who have developed obesity later in…
Drinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases CVD risk
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages daily was linked to lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and higher triglyceride levels, both of which can increase cardiovascular disease risk.
Certain Factors Linked with Discontinuing Breast Cancer Therapy
For women with hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, long-term endocrine therapy can greatly reduce the risk of recurrence. Many women, especially those in underserved populations, do not continue treatment,…
COVID-19 case definition
COVID-19 case definition has now been amended as follows: An individual is defined as a suspect case if: In the previous 14 days, he or she travelled back…
Can Metformin Reduce Obesity in Children and Adolescents?
A new study has shown metformin – a glucose-lowering drug commonly used to treat diabetes – to be effective at lowering some measures of obesity in children and…