FDA Approves Novel Non-Surgical Device for Weight Reduction in Obese Patients
The device, which is approved for 12 months of treatment, is approximately 5.6cm in diameter and is delivered and retrieved endoscopically.
Obesity
Uncertain Link Between Non-Sugar Sweetener Use and Health Outcomes
Results from observational studies on the health outcomes of non-sugar sweetener use must be interpreted with caution.
Metabolically Healthy Obese Children, Adolescents at Higher Risk for CVD
Children and adolescents with metabolically healthy obesity had higher carotid intima-media thickness compared with metabolically healthy individuals who were a normal weight.
Is Weight Stigma Worse Than Obesity? How to Provide More Compassionate Care
Obesity rates are nearly 40% among US adults, but traditional treatment methods are found to contribute to weight stigma, creating a population that’s unhealthier than ever.
Decreasing Diet-Related Diseases Requires Changes in Policy and Regulation
Several nations have limited the allowable sodium content of key foods, and the United Kingdom and Canada have implemented voluntary sodium-reduction targets for many categories of foods.
FDA Approves Updated Labeling for 2 Obesity Treatments
Specifically, the new labeling includes updated data on the global rate of occurrence related to these adverse events.
Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Children
Of various interventions used in nonclinical settings for the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity, school-based programs that combine nutrition and exercise and include a home-based component appear to be the most effective approaches.
Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery vs Lifestyle Management for Treatment of Obesity
Bariatric surgery was linked to reduced all-cause mortality in obese patients, and obese adults with type 2 diabetes who undergo gastric bypass have improved outcomes.
Rising BMI Affects Mortality Trends in the United States
Rising levels of BMI have prevented the United States from enjoying the full benefits of factors working to improve mortality.
Adherence to Healthy Diet May Affect Genetic Predisposition to Obesity
Benefits of improved diet quality on weight management were pronounced in individuals at high genetic risk for obesity.
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