Short Sleep Ups Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Even With Healthy Diet
By Miriam E. Tucker Source Medscape TOPLINE: Habitual short sleep duration was associated with an increased risk of developing type 2...
Metabolic Syndrome
Can a Plant-Based Diet Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk?
By Miriam E. Tucker Source Medscape TOPLINE: Greater adherence to a plant-based dietary pattern was associated with a lower risk of developing type...
5 Things to Know About the Future of Obesity Medicine
By Beverly Tchang Source Medscape As more and more treatments for obesity become available, what does the future hold for these patients? Here are...
Hot Flashes, Migraine Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease
By Kristen Monaco Source Medpagetoday History of migraine combined with persistent hot flashes was associated with higher risks for cardiovascular...
Obesity’s Effect on Neonatal Outcomes Is Dose-Dependent
By Jake Remaly Source Medscape TOPLINE: Higher body mass index (BMI) at the start of pregnancy is associated with increased risk for adverse...
Smoking scars the immune system for years after quitting
By Heidi Ledford Source Nature The impacts of cigarette smoking on the immune system lingers long after a smoker’s last puff, according to a study...
What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke
By Sara Berg Source AMA Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, which is a medical emergency that demands swift action. Stroke is the...
GLP-1s for Obesity: Your Questions Answered
By Medscape Medical News The arrival of GLP-1 receptor agonists has revolutionized treatment options for people with obesity and medical practice....
Two-Step Screening Uncovers Heart Failure Risk in Diabetes
By Antara Ghosh Source Medscape TOPLINE: A two-step screening, using a risk score and biomarkers, can identify patients with diabetes at a higher...
Obesity drugs have another superpower: taming inflammation
By Mariana Lenharo Source Nature The latest generation of anti-obesity drugs has taken the world by storm, thanks to their effectiveness at treating...