Weight Management

Comparing Body Weight vs Fat Mass Changes on Reducing Heart Failure Risk in Diabetics

November 10, 2020

Analysis of data from the 5000-patient Look AHEAD Trial details the varying effects of changes in lean mass, fat mass, and waist circumference, respectively, on risk of heart failure and myocardial infarctions in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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

November 08, 2020

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

Study Shows Incorporating Online Programs Facilitates Greater Weight Loss

November 05, 2020

A recent trial found incorporating an online weight loss program to population health management strategies was linked to greater reductions in body weight.

Adverse GI Events Have Little Impact on Weight Loss Seen with Semaglutide vs other GLP-1 RAs

November 04, 2020

Analysis of data from the SUSTAIN program suggests adverse gastrointestinal events contributed little to superior weight loss seen with semaglutide versus other GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Weight Loss Surgery Helps Prevent Secondary Cardiovascular Events for Severely Obese

October 29, 2020

An analysis of data from European registries provide an overview of reductions in MACE and other benefits associated with metabolic surgery in severely obese patients with a history of myocardial infarction.

Obesity Increases Early Hip Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women

October 28, 2020

An analysis of data from 12k women in an ongoing Finnish study suggests obesity could signal increased risk for early hip fracture in postmenopausal women.

Non-Obese Vietnamese Americans 60% More Likely to Have Diabetes as White Counterparts

October 17, 2020

An analysis of data from a California health survey suggests non-obese Vietnamese Americans were 60% more likely to have diabetes as their non-obese non-Hispanic White counterparts.

Bariatric Surgery Associated with 3-Year Increase in Life Expectancy for Obese Patients

October 16, 2020

An analysis of a Swedish obesity study with more than 20 years of follow-up data is detailing differences in life expectancy among patients who undergo bariatric surgery versus those opting for usual care.

Joshua Denson, MD: Impact of Metabolic Syndrome in COVID-19 Patients

September 02, 2020

A podcast featuring the lead investigator of a recent study examining impact of metabolic syndrome on COVID-19 outcomes in a pair of New Orleans-based hospitals.

Long-Acting GLP-1 RAs More Effective than Short-Acting for Diabetes Management

August 28, 2020

A meta-analysis examines the differences in HbA1c management, weight loss, and other factors associated with long- versus short-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists.