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Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children

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Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.

Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?

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Amit Akirov, MD

Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.

Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk for Colon Cancer

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers examined the association between bariatric surgery and risk for colon and rectal cancer over time.

Adolescents With Obesity Show Signs of Brain Damage on MRI

The brains of obese teens show damage, possibly related to inflammation.

Nutritional Deficiencies May Vary by Surgery Type After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

Teens who undergo bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies years later.

Consumption of Sugary Drinks Lower for Children Over Last Decade

Efforts to decrease sugar-sweetened beverage consumption during the past decade have been successful.

Weight-Loss Drug, ART Interactions Should Be Considered in Patients With HIV, Obesity

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Weight-loss pharmacotherapies may be used to manage obesity in HIV patients, however, healthcare providers should be aware of the possibility of loss of HIV viremia control when combining these medications with antiretrovirals agents, according to the findings of a recent review.

Can Banning the Sale of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in the Workplace Help Employees Be Healthy?

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Brandon May

Banning the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) was associated with an overall reduction in the intake of sweetened beverages as well as significant reductions in waist circumferences of university employees who regularly drink beverages with added sugar.

Obesity Mediates Response to Antiarrhythmic Drugs in Atrial Fibrillation

Obesity may cause a differential response to antiarrhythmic drugs used to suppress atrial fibrillation.

Obesity Is the Most Common Risk Factor for Chronic Liver Disease

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Whether single or additive, obesity is a significant risk factor for chronic liver disease.

Weight Loss Linked to Lower Hip BMD in Older Adults With Obesity

Obese and overweight older individuals who lose weight have lower bone mineral density in their hips.