Children born to women who underwent gastric bypass surgery before becoming pregnant had a lower risk of major birth defects than children born to women who had severe obesity at the start of their pregnancy. That's according ...
Oct 15, 2019
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An Oregon State University researcher has reviewed the body of evidence around weight loss supplements and has bad news for those trying to find a magic pill to lose weight and keep it off – it doesn't exist.
Mar 6, 2012
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Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing.
Feb 6, 2024
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In the middle of winter when sunshine can be hard to come by, it's tough to get enough vitamin D, but one expert has some advice.
Jan 15, 2024
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The stories of Asterix and his friend Obelix introduced us to a magic potion that comes in a small bottle and doesn't taste good, but dramatically increases strength and fitness. Sports nutrition scientists have been trying ...
Jul 7, 2023
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California and New York are on the cusp of going further than the FDA in restricting the sale of non-prescription diet pills to minors as pediatricians and public health advocates try to protect kids from extreme weight-loss ...
Sep 16, 2022
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Many over-the-counter dietary supplement products—particularly those used for sexual enhancement and weight loss—are tainted with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. That is the key finding of my recently published ...
Apr 26, 2022
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I sometimes consult with overweight patients who are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery. For some individuals, the need to take specific vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of their lives is not an easy ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Although Americans spend billions on them, published research shows a lack of strong evidence that dietary supplements and alternative therapies help adults lose weight, according to a new study published in Obesity.
Jun 23, 2021
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The first global review of complementary medicines (herbal and dietary supplements) for weight loss in 16 years—combining 121 randomized placebo-controlled trials including nearly 10,000 adults—suggests that their use ...
May 9, 2021
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