Obesity
From the Journals
Sugar Substitutes Satisfy Appetite, Blunt Insulin Response
Composite appetite scores were comparable between the sucrose, stevia rebaudioside M, and neotame groups.
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Study Highlights Some Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects
Patients who received 50 mg oral semaglutide weekly reported a higher incidence of altered skin sensations, in the review of 22 articles.
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How Abdominal Fibrogenesis Affects Adolescents With Obesity
The abdominal and gluteal subcutaneous adipose tissue turnover rate of lipid components was similar in insulin-resistant and insulin-sensitive...
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AI Identifies Two Natural Bioactive GLP-1 Compounds
Study discovers natural GLP-1s, which could provide an option apart from popular medications, and potential for fewer side effects.
Letters from Maine
Losing More Than Fat
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Gaps Found in Appropriate SGLT2, GLP-1 Prescribing
Few patients are being prescribed the medications and prescription rates are even lower for racial and ethnic minorities.
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Very Low-Energy Diet Safe, Acceptable for Adolescents
More research is needed to understand which patients are best suited for the diet.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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Eat Earlier and More Often to Prevent Obesity
Snack often, eat a big lunch, and a small dinner early, new research suggests.
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Bariatric Surgery Doesn’t Improve Mental Health in Teens
Despite improvements in weight, cardiometabolic health, and physical quality of life, bariatric surgery is an obesity treatment and improvements...
From the Journals
100% Fruit Juices: Watch Out for the Impact on Weight
A literature review and meta-analysis indicates that 100% fruit juices can affect children’s BMI, as well as adults’ weight.