Archive: 03/04/2016
Most people cycle and regain weight
Most people lose, gain and maintain their weight inconsistently, and those who lose the most weight are most likely to keep it off and keep losing, new research reports. The study results will be presented Friday, April 1, ...
Apr 3, 2016
Dual device-drug therapy improves uncontrolled diabetes and obesity
Combining a temporary one-year intestinal bypass device with the drug liraglutide helps patients lose weight and improve their diabetes control better than using either the device or the drug alone, new research from the ...
Apr 3, 2016
Liraglutide may make high-fat foods less desirable to the brain's reward centers
A new study finds that the diabetes drug liraglutide leads to weight loss by acting on an area of the brain that controls attention and possibly making desirable foods less rewarding. Researchers will present their results ...
Apr 3, 2016
Estrogen-deficient female athletes' memory improves with estrogen
In young female athletes who stop having their menstrual periods because of excessive exercise, estrogen replacement appears to improve their memory, a new study finds. Researchers will present their study results on Saturday ...
Apr 3, 2016
Low levels of two components of vitamin D can help predict risk of heart attack
Low levels of total vitamin D and bioavailable vitamin D can help predict a person's risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or death, according to a first-of-its-kind study ...
Apr 3, 2016
Researchers find 'simple' methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide
Three simple solutions to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide have been proven effective by an international team led by Hamilton medical researchers.
Apr 3, 2016