Yogurt: Prophylaxis for Colorectal Cancer? Large observational studies show fewer polyps in frequent consumers -- but only for men Jun 20, 2019
Vitamin D Flops for Diabetes Prevention Highly anticipated trial finds no significant difference compared to placebo after nearly three years follow-up Jun 07, 2019
Weight Loss With Metformin Maintained at 15 Years But magnitude was modest versus lifestyle intervention Apr 22, 2019
Niacin: Time to Revisit That FDA Indication Review calls for an advisory committee meeting, new trial Apr 16, 2019
Inulin Boosts Insulin Sensitivity in Overweight Adults Benefits appear related to changes in gut propionate and amino acids Apr 12, 2019
ENDO 2019 Roundup: Opioids, Obesity, and More Other noteworthy research presented at The Endocrine Society annual meeting Mar 27, 2019
More Love for 'Cuddle Hormone' as Obesity Tx Imaging-based study shows success with intranasal oxytocin spray in overweight/obese men Mar 26, 2019
Morning Break: Safe-Enough Losartan; 'Dirty' Kale; Governor's Pox Party Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ staff Mar 21, 2019
Salt Reference Intake Levels Updated Report draws attention to levels that will shake CV risk Mar 05, 2019
Sugary Drinks May Up Disability in MS But overall diet quality not associated with disability status Mar 05, 2019
Vitamins in Early Pregnancy and Autism Risk Study suggests -- but far from proves -- benefit from folic acid shortly after conception Feb 27, 2019
Morning Break: Rebranding Eating Disorders; Spike in Kratom Concerns; Vaccine Laws Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ staff Feb 22, 2019
Body Weight and Heart Disease; New Osphena Indication; Tofu and Appetite News and commentary from the endocrinology world Feb 01, 2019
Gwyneth Paltrow's Snake Oil The science behind actress-turned-wellness guru's iffy deprivation diet Jan 31, 2019
Restricted Whole-Foods Diet Has Promise in Crohn's Pilot study of CD-TREAT replicates exclusive enteral nutrition changes in gut microbiome Dec 18, 2018
Salt Accumulation May Be a Factor in Atopic Dermatitis But hypothesis regarding sodium chloride levels in skin needs more work, expert says Dec 16, 2018
FDA OKs Heart Disease Prevention Claim for High Oleic Acid Oils Olive oil and certain other vegetable, seed oils get qualified health claim Nov 19, 2018
IBT Plus Liraglutide Boosts Weight Loss in Obese Patients Adding pharmacotherapy also led to beneficial changes in appetite Nov 15, 2018
Low-Carb Diet Wins for Weight Maintenance Metabolic effect may improve success of obesity treatment Nov 14, 2018
AHA: Prescription Fish Oil Wins for CV Prevention Positive findings for Vascepa in REDUCE-IT trial Nov 10, 2018 video
AHA: Late Meals Linked to HTN, Prediabetes Risks seen in study of Hispanic and Latino Americans Nov 06, 2018
The Rest of the Story on Vitamin B for Stroke Prevention J. David Spence, MD, digs into the developing rationale for a different kind of B Oct 17, 2018
ACG: Focus on the Practical at Annual Meeting Topics will range from gluten contamination to artificial intelligence for polyp detection Oct 05, 2018
Vascepa Prevents Major Cardiovascular Events, Says Manufacturer Big win for proprietary fish-oil product Sep 24, 2018
BP Differentials in Twins Correlated with Sodium Intake Twin with higher blood pressure also had higher waist circumference Sep 10, 2018
ESC: PURE Buries Controversy, Advocates for 'Balanced Diet' But dairy and red meat levels still differ from guidelines Aug 28, 2018
ESC: Omega-3 Supplements No Better Than Olive Oil for CV Risk 1-g dose disappoints in ASCEND trial Aug 26, 2018 video
First Clinical Trial in Medicine Changed World History Milton Packer revisits a 1747 medical landmark and its tortuous aftermath Aug 15, 2018
Heart Diet Hype vs Heros: Seaweed, Omega-3s, Mushrooms ACC review tackles what clinicians should know on trendy foods Jul 23, 2018
Nitrate-Cured Meats Linked to Manic Episodes Meat sticks, jerky showed biggest association Jul 18, 2018
Fecal Occult Blood Flags Risks Beyond Colon Cancer Positive FOBT tied to increased mortality from non-cancer causes Jul 17, 2018
Verapamil Success for T1D; Bariatric Surgery Wait; Self-Monitoring Without Insulin? News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jul 13, 2018
Mom's Lifestyle Plays Big Role in Child's Obesity Risk Parental example appears to trump kids' own habits Jul 05, 2018
Patients Often Mistake Migraine 'Triggers' Tracking app data show little association for chocolate, nitrates, MSG Jul 03, 2018
Key Mediterranean Diet Trial Retracted But republished results show same advantage after excluding protocol violations Jun 13, 2018
Opinions Divided at AMA on Prostate Cancer Screening Resolution referred for further study Jun 13, 2018
Why Does Anyone Still Eat Egg Whites? Ovophiliac Anthony Pearson, MD, likes some recent studies Jun 06, 2018
