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Patrick Campbell is the senior editor of Endocrinology Network, as well as its sister publication Practical Cardiology. Prior to joining these brands, he led coverage of cardiology and diabetes with HCPLive. Before joining parent company MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a freelance multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, sports, and exploring the great outdoors. Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

A 12-week trial found implementing a dietary approach using a low-fat, vegan diet could help reduce the incidence of moderate-to-severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women.

Low-Fat, Vegan Diet Could Help Reduce Hot Flashes, Impact of Menopausal Symptoms in Women

An analysis of data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort by investigators at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging suggests greater consumption of whole grains was associated with a more preferable cardiometabolic risk profile than lesser consumption or consumption of refined grains. 

Whole Grain Intake Linked to More Preferable Cardiometabolic Profile in Aging Adults, USDA-Funded Study Finds

A randomized trial comparing 3 dietary approaches, including 2 involving fasting, suggests the recently popularized approach does not provide any substantial benefits compared to a traditional diet.

Randomized Trial Suggests There is "Nothing Special" About Effects of Intermittent Fasting

An analysis of dietary patterns from more than 4000 men in NHANES suggests a diet with a greater intake of inflammatory foods was associated with a nearly 30% increase in odds of developing testosterone deficiency.

Diets Characterized by Pro-Inflammatory Foods Linked to Low Testosterone in Men

An analysis of data from more than 25k women suggests greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of developing diabetes.  

Mediterranean Diet Linked to 30% Lower Diabetes Risk in Women

An analysis of data from 3 major health studies details associations between anti-inflammatory foods and lower risk of stroke and heart disease.

Diets with More Anti-Inflammatory Foods Linked to Lower CVD, Stroke

A study comparing 22 patients is offering a detailed overview of the effects of weight loss as a result of gastric bypass surgery and diet alone in obese patients.

Weight Loss, Not Surgery, Responsible for Metabolic Benefits Following Gastric Bypass

A new study suggests supplemental cinnamon could help prevent prediabetes from converting to type 2 diabetes.

Cinnamon Supplements Show Promise for Delaying Conversion to Type 2 Diabetes

An analysis of 3 major prospective studies suggests consuming whole grain foods was associated with a lower rate of type 2 diabetes. 

Increased Consumption of Whole Grains Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk

New research suggests the 24-hour changes in gut microbiome profile could help predict risk of type 2 diabetes. 

Nutrition