Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts
Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals
Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass
Lifestyle Intervention Cuts GDM Among High-Risk Women
Lower weight gain with intervention, and increase in leisure-time physical activity, dietary quality
Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
July 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for July 2015. This roundup includes...
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health
Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels
For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial
Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging