More Body Fat = More Hot Flashes
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Another benefit to being lean
By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
February 21, 2008
Covering:
Thurston RC et al., Am J Epidemiol 2008 Jan 1; 167:78
Can We Prevent Atopic Disease by What We Feed Our Babies?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Mothers-to-be and breast-feeding mothers need not restrict their food choices, but they should plan on breast-feeding exclusively for the first 4 months, if possible.
By Mary Wu Chang, MD
February 15, 2008
Covering:
Greer FR et al., Pediatrics 2008 Jan; 121:183
Excessive Fast-Food Intake Increases ALT Levels
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
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Data indicate that a diet heavy in fast foods — even if consumed for a short period — can significantly increase ALT levels.
Obesity and Oral Contraceptive Failure: Still a Concern
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Failure of oral contraceptive pills was not associated with obesity in a population-based study.
By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
February 7, 2008
Covering:
Brunner Huber LR and Toth JL., Am J Epidemiol 2007 Dec 1; 166:1306
Beyond Serotonin in Anorexia Nervosa: An Imaging Study
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Positive feedback is less rewarding for patients with anorexia nervosa.
By Joel Yager, MD
February 4, 2008
Covering:
Wagner A et al., Am J Psychiatry 2007 Dec; 164:1842
Nutrition and Physical Function in Elders
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Decline of physical function was associated with low serum vitamin E levels.
Diet and Diabetes Risk in U.S. Black Women and Chinese Women: Glycemic Index and Load
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Diabetes risk was lower in black women who ate more cereal fiber and in Chinese women who ate less rice.
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 17, 2008
Covering:
Krishnan S et al., Arch Intern Med 2007 Nov 26; 167:2304
Villegas R et al., Arch Intern Med 2007 Nov 26; 167:2310
Counteracting Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Structured lifestyle modification and metformin together were most effective.
Less Postpartum Sleep Means More Weight
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Less than 5 hours of daily sleep at 6 months postpartum was associated with weight retention at 1 year postpartum.
Obesity and Cancer in Women
Cardiology Summary and Comment
New evidence from the Million Women Study finds increased risk for six cancers not previously associated with high BMI.
By Beat J. Meyer, MD
January 9, 2008
Covering:
Reeves GK et al., BMJ 2007 Dec 1; 335:1134
Dietary Supplements Don’t Prevent Cognitive Decline, CVD, or Infections
Several studies and a meta-analysis all led to the same conclusion — no benefit from supplementation.
Weighty Issues in 2007
Psychiatry Top Story
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Researchers examined weight gain: psychiatric patients’ propensities, molecular mechanisms, and potential treatments.
Fitness and Mortality in Older Adults
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Physical activity, not body composition, may be the key to reducing risk.
Cancer Risk and the Obesity Epidemic
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Overweight and obesity were associated with increased risk for many types of cancer.
By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
December 13, 2007
Covering:
Reeves GK et al., BMJ 2007 Dec 1; 335:1134
Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup the New Trans Fat?
Researchers link excessive fructose intake with obesity, cardiovascular disease, and renal disease epidemics.
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
December 12, 2007
Covering:
Aeberli I et al., Am J Clin Nutr 2007 Oct; 86:1174
Johnson RJ et al., Am J Clin Nutr 2007 Oct; 86:899
Bray GA., Am J Clin Nutr 2007 Oct; 86:895
Revised Guidelines for Management of Chronic Stable Angina
Cardiology Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
A focused update of the 2002 ACC/AHA guidelines amends secondary prevention recommendations.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
December 12, 2007
Covering:
Fraker TD Jr and Fihn SD on behalf of the 2002 Chronic Stable Angina Writing Committee., J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Dec 4; 50:2264
Diet and Mortality in Alzheimer Disease
Neurology Summary and Comment
As in other populations, people with AD who followed the Mediterranean diet had reduced mortality risk.
By Joe Verghese, MD
December 11, 2007
Covering:
Scarmeas N et al., Neurology 2007 Sep 11; 69:1084
Galvin JE., Neurology 2007 Sep 11; 69:1072
Increasing BMI Is Associated with Increased Cancer Risk and Mortality in Women
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Obese women had increased risk for all cancers and 10 of 17 types of cancers.
By Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
December 6, 2007
Covering:
Reeves GK et al., BMJ 2007 Dec 1; 335:1134
Obesity and PSA Levels
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Hemodilution may explain lower levels in obese men.
Lose Your Weight — and Your Peace of Mind?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
A new weight-loss drug works but appears to significantly increase anxiety and depression in some patients.
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
December 3, 2007
Covering:
Christensen R et al., Lancet 2007 Nov 17; 370:1706
Include Obesity and Stillbirth Risk in Preconception Counseling
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Results of a meta-analysis showed that obese women are twice as likely as normal-weight women to have stillbirth.
Determining Ideal Gestational Weight Gain: Prepregnancy BMI Matters
Women's Health Summary and Comment
In a Swedish cohort, the optimal gestational weight gain for avoiding adverse pregnancy outcomes was less than the IOM recommendations for any maternal BMI category.
Are We Losing the War Against Heart Disease?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
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The once-rapid decline in the heart disease death rate has slowed significantly among young adults.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
November 28, 2007
Covering:
Ford ES and Capewell S., J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Nov 27; 50:2128
Greenland P and Lloyd-Jones D., J Am Coll Cardiol 2007 Nov 27; 50:2133
Rimonabant, a Promising Anti-Obesity Drug, Appears to Increase Risk for Depression
General Medicine Summary and Comment
The FDA has withheld approval of this drug, which is used in several European countries.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
November 27, 2007
Covering:
Christensen R et al., Lancet 2007 Nov 17; 370:1706
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Symptoms of Incontinence in Women
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Reduction in the prevalence of urinary incontinence was significantly associated with the magnitude of weight loss.
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
November 20, 2007
Covering:
Burgio KL et al., Obstet Gynecol 2007 Nov; 110:1034
