July 11, 2025

Bariatric Surgeries Reverse Liver Fibrosis

Bariatric surgeries led to greater long-term reductions in liver fat and fibrosis than endoscopic options.

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July 11, 2025

Patients With Sludge Pancreatitis Have Fewer Complications

An international cohort study found that patients with sludge- or microlithiasis-induced acute pancreatitis had significantly fewer long-term complications than those with gallstone-related pancreatitis.

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July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 10, 2025

1 in 4 US Infants Missing Bifidobacterium: Study

Babies who lacked this key gut bacteria were at an increased risk of eczema, allergies, and asthma by age 2.

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July 09, 2025

Once-Weekly Combo Injection Cuts Weight by 20% 

A large 68-week clinical trial found that a once-weekly combination injection of cagrilintide and semaglutide led to significant and sustained weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, with over half achieving at least 20% weight reduction.

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July 08, 2025

Waist Size Plus BMI Predicts Mortality

A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.

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July 08, 2025

Mediterranean Diet’s 30-Year Legacy

A sweeping 30-year review confirms the Mediterranean-style diet lowers risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline—while supporting global sustainability.

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July 08, 2025

No Safe Level for Processed Foods

A meta-analysis finds no safe level of processed meat, sugary drinks, or industrial trans fats—each linked to increased chronic disease risk.

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July 08, 2025

Early Gut Microbiota Predicts GDM

Gut microbiota profiles at 11–13 weeks of pregnancy distinguished women who later developed gestational diabetes mellitus with high diagnostic accuracy.

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