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Lifestyle Intervention Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women With PCOS

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Madeline Morr

Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and update the evidence regarding the effects of lifestyle intervention, including diet, on cardiometabolic risk among overweight and obese women with PCOS.

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Greater VTE Risk in Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Hannah Dellabella

All components of metabolic syndrome were linked to greater risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism.

Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Linked to Lower Odds of Childhood Obesity

Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children.

FDA: Weight-Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer

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Diana Ernst, RPh

Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for T2D, Dyslipidemia Evident 5 Years Later

Bariatric surgery is associated with weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia at five years postsurgery.

Reduction in Tongue Fat May Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea

For individuals with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, a reduction in tongue fat associated with weight loss correlates with improvement in the apnea-hypopnea index.

Obesity May Affect Several Routine Blood Tests in Children

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Amit Akirov, MD

Several routinely assessed blood tests in children may be significantly affected by obesity.

Moderate Exercise Associated With Improved Glucose Regulation in Older Men

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Rose Reeb

Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.