March 17, 2025

Life’s Simple 7 Adherence: Constipation & Diarrhea Analysis

"As we move toward a more holistic approach to health care, integrating lifestyle modifications into clinical practice could lead to improved gastrointestinal health outcomes."

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March 14, 2025

Incretin Drugs Linked to Gallbladder Disease Risk

Prescribers should be aware of the risk of gallbladder and biliary tract diseases when using incretin-based drugs in patients with T2D regardless of BMI status, study shows.

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March 14, 2025

High BMI Driving Osteoarthritis Surge Among Postmenopausal Women: Study

Researchers report in a new global study, highlighting a 139.8% increase in prevalence since 1990.

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March 14, 2025

Diabetes Status Significantly Impacts Bariatric Surgery Rates

New research finds that metabolic and bariatric surgery was nearly three times more common among U.S. adults with obesity and diabetes than those with obesity but without diabetes, with an overall increase in procedures from 2016 to 2019 before a decline in 2020.

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March 14, 2025

Weight Loss Drugs: Effective but Overpriced

"Although tirzepatide and semaglutide offered substantial long-term health benefits, they were not cost-effective at current net prices. Efforts to reduce the net prices of new antiobesity medications are essential to ensure equitable access to highly effective antiobesity medications."

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March 13, 2025

SSBs Linked to Oral Cancer Risk

Longitudinal study finds women consuming sugar-sweetened beverages daily face nearly five times higher risk of oral cavity cancer, with increased risk observed even among nonsmokers and non-drinkers.

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March 13, 2025

TV Limits Cut Heart Risk in Diabetes-Prone

New research reveals one-hour daily TV viewing may significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk among those with genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes, potentially offering a simple intervention strategy for preventing atherosclerotic events.

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March 12, 2025

MRI Shows Persistent Gut Dysfunction in Celiac Despite Gluten-Free Diet

MRI findings show persistent gut motility and microbiome alterations in celiac disease despite a gluten-free diet.

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March 12, 2025

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Food Insecurity Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force finds inadequate evidence to recommend for or against routine food insecurity screening in primary care settings, despite affecting 12.8% of American households and disproportionately impacting minority populations.

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