Simple Solutions for Curbing Teens’ Unhealthy Snacking
Experts offer tips to curb snacking in teens including a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet that includes whole foods and ready-to-drink protein smoothies.
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Top June 2021 FDA Approvals
June 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for smallpox, weight loss, candidiasis, and Alzheimer disease.
NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
The purpose of the updated statement stems from NAPNAP’s commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles to establish a foundation of optimal health.
Digital Self-Monitoring Effective for Weight Loss, Healthy Lifestyle
Finding significantly associated with tailored advice among adults with obesity, overweight
Bariatric Gastric Bypass Surgery Alters Gut Microbiome in Adults With T2D and Mild Obesity
Researchers assessed how gut microbiota changes are associated with anthropometric, metabolic, and inflammatory profiles following metabolic surgery in adults with type 2 diabetes and mild obesity.
Top 5 AANP 2021 Presentations
NP expert reviews the top 5 most practical presentations from AANP 2021 with topics ranging from obesity medications and suicide prevention to managing hypertension in diverse populations and cannabinoid use.
Experts Discuss Approaches to Management of Childhood Obesity
Although the rise in pediatric obesity predates the COVID-19 pandemic, stressors experienced during the pandemic exposed inequities in children’s health.
Abaloparatide Linked to Lower Fracture Risk in Women With Osteoporosis, Obesity
A post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ACTIVE trial of abaloparatide for fracture prevention in postmenopausal women was presented at ENVISION, the 2021 AACE Annual Meeting.
ACC: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Present in Younger Black Women
Obesity, elevated blood pressure prevalent in younger Black women, even those in their 20s and 30s
Exercise, Liraglutide Combo Superior for Weight Loss Maintenance
The combination of liraglutide plus exercise led to significantly greater weight loss compared with exercise alone.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.
Fitness Trackers Can Help Patients With Obesity Lose Weight
Health wearable devices are effective intervention tools for reducing body weight in individuals with overweight/obesity and chronic comorbidities.
USPSTF Urges Prediabetes, T2DM Screen for Overweight Adults
The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in overweight or obese adults aged 35 to 70 years.
Treatment With Testosterone Significantly Reduces T2D Risk
Overweight or obese men frequently have low serum testosterone concentrations, which is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Experience Few Complications Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery was found to be safe for patients with congestive heart failure.
The Link Between COVID-19 and Obesity
Obesity is a clear risk factor for COVID-19 complications, so what can nurse practitioners and physician assistants do to keep their patients with obesity safe and healthy?
The Impact of Obesity on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Surgical Outcomes
Weight loss is associated with reduced pain, improved function, and better quality of life in patients with knee OA who are overweight or obese.
NP and PA Experts Discuss Controversy Over USDA-HHS Dietary Guidelines
Experts debate the USDA-HHS’ decisions on sugar and alcohol intake limits in the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
NPs and PAs Applaud USDA Guidelines for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Toddlers
The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes recommendations for every stage of life including infants and toddlers, in addition to recommendations during pregnancy and lactation.
Overweight/Obesity in Young Adulthood Linked to Increased Risk for MS
Researchers examined studies on MS environmental and genetic risk factors to investigate 2- and 3- way interactions between BMI at age 20, Epstein-Barr virus infection, and the Class II DRB1 gene.
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