Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2020
The Mediterranean Diet was ranked as the best diet overall for 2020, according to new rankings released by US News and World Report.
Metabolic Disorders
Probiotics May Improve BMI in Children With Obesity
Receiving 12 weeks of probiotic supplement can improve body mass index as well as components of the inflammatory and glycolipid metabolism in obese children.
Primary Care Management of Patients With NAFLD
Clinicians debated whether it would be appropriate to screen for NAFLD in a primary care setting, how to monitor NAFLD, and the recommended interventions for managing NAFLD.
Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Odds higher in 2 cross-sectional, prospective analyses after adjustment for sleep-related factors.
FDA Approves Novel Non-Surgical Device for Weight Reduction in Obese Patients
The device, which is approved for 12 months of treatment, is approximately 5.6cm in diameter and is delivered and retrieved endoscopically.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
Prevalence of Metabolically Healthy Adults in US Very Low
Fewer than a third of normal-weight adults, 8% of overweight adults are metabolically healthy.
Lifestyle Intervention Program Reduces Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome Risk
A 12-month interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention program for prediabetic and obese patients was found to significantly reduce the risk for development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Poor Diet, Physical Activity Behaviors May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome in Depression
Investigators examine the association between depression and metabolic syndrome, factoring in diet and physical activity.
Severity of Metabolic Syndrome Indicates Risk for T2D, CVD in Prediabetes Treatment
Researchers analyzed how improvements in metabolic syndrome may impact the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in patients with prediabetes.
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