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Women who have a sedentary lifestyle are at risk for several conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and certain cancers. Between 2012-2013, the researchers interviewed 1,891 women. After adjusting for potential confounders, they found that, compared with women who spent 30 minutes or less of daily sedentary time at …

Bariatric surgery patients who exercised for 120 minutes per week for 24 weeks showed improvements in insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism and other health measures, compared with those who participated in an education program. According to the study’s senior investigator Dr. Bret Goodpaster, director of the Exercise Metabolism Core at the …

A new study indicated that diabetes patients with severe artery disease were 10 times as likely to suffer cardiac events, while those with mild artery disease had fivefold increased odds compared to those without blockage. The researchers analyzed data on 1,823 diabetic patients who underwent CCTA to detect and determine …

FDA Finalizes Menu, Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules  The FDA has finalized two rules that require chain restaurants, retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations to list calorie information on a menu or menu board. Gabapentin Capsules USP 300 mg Recall  Aurobindo Pharma USA is voluntarily …

Ketosis may explain why appetite is not increased despite weight loss in obese patients. A review of evidence supports that ketogenic diets suppress appetite despite weight loss. Alice Gibson, of the University of Sydney in Camperdown, Australia, performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that evaluated appetite before and …

Most Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diet, though research has shown that dietary fiber can cause a shift in the gut toward beneficial bacteria, reducing the risk of colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. A new study from the University of Illinois …

Among the 20.4 million diagnosed adult diabetes patients, 95.3% had a usual care provider and 91.7% made 2 or more visits in the past year. In contrast, among undiagnosed adults, 84.5% had a usual care provider and 66.5% reported 2 or more visits in the past year. Among diagnosed adults, …

A new study from scientists at Penn State University shows that low-calorie sweeteners, when used in amounts typical for preparing foods and beverages, do not overstimulate a person’s sweet taste buds. These results provide additional evidence that low-calorie sweeteners do not lead to sweet cravings and can be a helpful …

A new study found that diabetes patients who had sleep apnea lost kidney function more rapidly than those who did not have the sleep disorder. Researchers found that 61 percent of the patients had a high-risk score for obstructive sleep apnea and a much greater loss of kidney function. Sleep …