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Weight Loss Lowers Risk of Obesity-Related Cancer, Study Finds

HCPLive

In retrospective, observational research at ADA 2024, real-world weight loss was linked to a reduction in the risk of obesity-related cancers.

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Recent research underscores the critical role of gene-nutrient interactions — so-called nutrigenomics.

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Exaggerated Claims about Newly Discovered "Exercise in a Pill"

Physiologically Speaking

Researchers claim to have discovered “exercise in a pill” every few years, like clockwork. That appears to be somewhat true—LaKe administration suppressed free fatty acids (FFAs) and elevated the appetite-suppressing compound N-L-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), which has potential applications in obesity treatment.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

Five highly-anticipated late-breaking clinical trial sessions, an ACC/AHA guidelines update session and a host of featured clinical research sessions have been announced by program planners for the American College of Cardiology’s 73 rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo to be held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA. 12:15 p.m.

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Recent research underscores the critical role of gene-nutrient interactions — so-called nutrigenomics.

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Have We Turned The Tide On Obesity?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health crisis and only seems to be getting worse. For over 50 years, the rates of obesity have continued to rise worldwide 1. The most recent data on obesity has shown a decline for the first time in a very long time. Between 2020 and 2023, the rates of obesity dropped by about 2% 2.

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The Data For Weight Loss Medications Just Keeps Pouring In.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Recent research suggested that the weight loss market was estimated to be worth $224 billion annually in 2021 and is estimated to exceed $400 billion by 2024 1. But just because we know this fact hasn’t made the impact we would have hoped for.

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