Intensive lifestyle intervention improves health-related quality of life in patients with obesity
Greater weight loss linked to better quality of life in obesity patients
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 803 patients with obesity across eighteen primary care clinics.
A large trial shows that losing more weight is associated with better quality of life, though some racial differences were noted.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links Mediterranean diet to improved cardiometabolic markers
Mediterranean-style eating lowers key blood sugar and heart risk markers in adults at risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1337 adults at increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that Mediterr…
A large review of studies shows Mediterranean-style eating lowers blood sugar and cholesterol markers in adults at risk for diabetes and hea…
Acupuncture and moxibustion cake may reduce thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis
Acupuncture May Lower Thyroid Antibodies in Hashimoto Patients
A meta-analysis suggests acupuncture and moxibustion cake may lower thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis, but evidence is limited.
Acupuncture and moxibustion may lower thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto patients, but the evidence is still early and limited.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds elevated magnetic sphincter augmentation erosion after sleeve gastrectomy
Magnetic sphincter augmentation erosion risk is higher after sleeve gastrectomy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 287 patients found that magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) erosion after laparoscopic sleeve …
A meta-analysis shows patients with sleeve gastrectomy have a higher erosion rate after magnetic sphincter augmentation compared to nonbaria…
Meta-analysis: Postoperative oral antibiotics reduce cellulitis after cesarean in obese women
Adding two antibiotics may lower cellulitis risk for obese women having C-sections
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1144 obese women undergoing cesarean delivery found that adding postoperative oral cephalexin an…
A large review found adding oral cephalexin and metronidazole to standard care significantly reduced cellulitis in obese women after C-secti…
A 1-month nudge-based dietary intervention increased daily step counts by 1105 steps at 3 months in adults with type 2 diabetes
Small diet changes might boost steps for a short time in diabetes care
This cluster-randomised controlled trial enrolled 204 adults aged 18-59 years with type 2 diabetes across 12 primary healthcare centres in B…
A simple diet plan helped people with diabetes walk more for three months but the extra steps did not stick in the long run
Oral Sodium Butyrate Reduces Weight in Overweight Adults Without Diabetes
Oral sodium butyrate helps overweight adults without diabetes lose weight
This 12-week proof-of-concept RCT in 46 overweight adults (23 with type 2 diabetes) found that oral sodium butyrate 1875 mg/day led to great…
A new trial shows oral sodium butyrate helps adults without diabetes lose more weight than a placebo over three months.
Network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide and surgery improve MASH resolution versus standard care in adults with obesity
Weight-loss drugs and surgery may clear fatty liver disease in adults with high BMI
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates interventions for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and st…
A new analysis suggests tirzepatide, semaglutide, and surgery might help resolve fatty liver disease without worsening scarring in adults wi…
Meta-analysis finds GLP-1RA plus SGLT2i reduces UACR in type 2 diabetes with kidney disease
Combining two diabetes drugs protects kidneys better than using just one alone
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1974 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease found that combination therapy with…
Combining two common diabetes drugs offers better kidney protection than taking just one alone for people with type 2 diabetes
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows small BMI reduction in preschoolers with screen-time interventions
Screen-time programs slightly lower BMI in preschoolers but diet habits stay the same
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated screen-time-focused interventions for preschool children aged 2 to 6 years.
A review of 2800 preschoolers found small BMI drops with screen-time limits, yet diet behaviors showed no consistent improvement.
Mobile app plus group sessions showed feasibility in Malaysian women with gestational diabetes
A new app plus support for diabetes care in Malaysia showed no benefit yet
This feasibility randomized controlled trial enrolled 60 women with gestational diabetes mellitus in Malaysia.
A trial in Malaysia found that a mobile app and group sessions did not improve health outcomes for women with gestational diabetes compared …
Essential phospholipids reduced hepatic steatosis and improved HbA1c in patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes over 6 months
Essential Phospholipids Reduce Liver Fat In Six Months
This randomised, placebo-controlled phase 4 trial enrolled 193 patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and ty…
Essential phospholipids may lower liver fat and improve energy levels for people with fatty liver disease and diabetes within just six month…