Racial, Sex Disparities Seen in Discussion of, Progression to Weight Loss Surgery
Black patients equally likely to discuss, less likely to progress to metabolic and bariatric surgery than non-Black patients
Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
Monica M. Bertagnolli has served in the role for just over a year
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
U.S. Students Not Engaging in Healthy Diet, Exercise, Sleep Behaviors
From 2013 to 2023, decrease seen in healthy dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, including getting enough sleep
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits on Combustible Tobacco Products
Proposal suggests lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products to minimally or nonaddictive levels
PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence
Increased cancer incidence seen in digestive, endocrine, oral cavity/pharynx, and respiratory systems between 2016 and 2021
FDA Proposes Simple Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
American Heart Association applauds move, saying rule will encourage companies to make foods healthier
Semaglutide Doubles Risk for Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Findings seen for patients with type 2 diabetes during a five-year period
Global Commission Presents Nuanced Approach for Defining Clinical Obesity
Clinical obesity defined as chronic illness resulting from effect of excess adiposity on organ and tissue function
Database Shows Degree of Processing for More Than 50,000 Food Items
Data gathered on ingredient lists and nutrition facts allowed for large-scale analysis of ingredient patterns and degree of processing
