Obesity, Pancreatic Cancer, Whole grains and more

Four key questions on the new wave of anti-obesity drugs

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Scientists want to know who will benefit most, what the long-term effects might be and whether the treatments will change views on obesity.

Researchers and clinicians are excited about the latest wave of drugs for obesity treatment, offering hope for patients and potentially changing the perception of obesity.

These medications challenge the notion that obesity results from a lack of willpower, as they target the brain's role in regulating eating behavior.

The hope is that a better understanding of the biological basis of obesity will convince insurers to cover these drugs.

However, some experts express concerns about the potential negative effects, such as exacerbating eating disorders and weight stigma.

The drugs are being introduced into a society with pervasive diet culture and pressure to be slim, highlighting the need for a more nuanced view of health that is independent of weight.

Notably, a study found that a significant portion of obese individuals had good cardiometabolic health, emphasizing that health can exist at various body sizes.

This challenges the idea that there is a "right weight" for everyone.

Do Certain Dietary Factors Affect Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer?

There was no persuasive or highly suggestive evidence to establish any link; nevertheless, there was suggestive evidence of a positive association between fructose intake and pancreatic cancer risk. There was little evidence for an inverse relationship between nut consumption or adherence to the Mediterranean diet and pancreatic cancer incidence, as well as a positive relationship between a larger intake of red meat or heavy alcohol use and pancreatic cancer incidence.

This meta-analysis discovered that eating nuts on a regular basis and limiting your diet of sugar, red meat, and alcohol were linked to a lower risk of pancreatic cancer. Weak data suggested an inverse relationship between Mediterranean diet adherence and pancreatic cancer risk.

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Light Therapy holds promise as a treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

A new article, conducted by Lili Zang and colleagues from Weifang Medical University School of Nursing in Shandong Province, China, discusses a meta-analysis of 15 high-quality trials that investigated the impact of light therapy on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The meta-analysis included 598 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, and it covered 15 randomized controlled trials conducted in seven different countries. Those trials were published between 2005 and 2022. Sleep Improvement Light therapy led to significant improvements in several sleep measures. It notably enhanced sleep efficiency, increased interdaily stability, and reduced intradaily variability, all of which are indicators of better sleep quality. Light therapy was associated with a reduction in agitation, depression, and caregiver burden among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. A significant advantage over usual care was shown in reducing the severity of psychobehavioral symptoms, as assessed...

Los no fumadores engordan menos

Un nuevo estudio relaciona el tabaquismo con la ganancia de peso, y concluye que las personas fumadoras activas, no sólo las que lo dejan, engordan más que las no fumadoras. Después de cuatro años de análisis en la Universidad de Navarra, las personas que menos engordaron fueron las que nunca habían fumado.

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus may help in periodontal disease

A new study explores how a specific probiotic, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), might help improve the regeneration of bones in the gums affected by periodontal disease, especially in the presence of high cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia). Periodontal disease can lead to the loss of bone in the jaw, making it challenging for the bone to regenerate. The researchers used a rat model with conditions mimicking periodontal disease, high cholesterol, and a defect in the gums. The rats were given LGG for six weeks, and then various measurements were taken after sacrificing the rats to understand the effects. They found that the bone density, volume, and thickness in the affected area increased after the rats were given LGG. Interestingly, these improvements were not due to direct effects on the oral bacteria but were linked to changes in the gut microbiota. When fecal matter containing the altered gut bacteria from LGG-treated rats was transplanted into other rats, si...

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