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Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

Within the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.

8 Jan 2024

Jersey Shore's bariatric surgery program earns accreditation for adult and adolescent care

Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions in New Jersey have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest patient safety and quality standards.

22 Dec 2023

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

The vast majority of older adults – 83% -- think health insurers should cover medications that can help people with obesity manage their weight, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 finds.

13 Dec 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

We all know that weight gain and weight loss are not as simple as "calories in, calories out," given that countless factors affect body weight.

27 Nov 2023

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

The potential effects of systematically delivering obesity management interventions on the prevalence of childhood obesity in England.

3 Nov 2023

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health.

31 Oct 2023

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

Quality of ultrasound scans of the liver and kidneys found to be lower in obese patients

Ultrasound of the abdominal organs is a central diagnostic tool and is recommended as the first-line approach for many medical conditions.

16 Oct 2023

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

The effects of consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water after a weight management program.

9 Oct 2023

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes patients, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and collaboration among health professionals and social media platforms.

5 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

Study finds underutilization of weight management interventions in England

Of the more than 1.8 million adults in England with a recorded diagnosis of overweight or obesity, only 3 percent are referred to publicly funded weight management programs, according to a new study publishing September 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Karen Coulman of University of Bristol, UK, and colleagues.

28 Sep 2023

Bariatric Surgery News and Research

Latest Bariatric Surgery News and Research

Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

Jersey Shore's bariatric surgery program earns accreditation for adult and adolescent care

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

Childhood obesity in England could be curbed with systematic interventions, study suggests

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Quality of ultrasound scans of the liver and kidneys found to be lower in obese patients

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

Study finds underutilization of weight management interventions in England

Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Bariatric surgery linked to lower cancer risk in women

Vegetarianism: what are the health benefits?

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Bariatric Surgery News and Research

Latest Bariatric Surgery News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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