Gastric bypass helps severely obese teenagers maintain weight loss over long term
Two studies show surgery leads to significant weight loss and health benefits over 5-12 years, but may lead to more surgery and vitamin deficiency in some. Gastric bypass surgery helps severely obese teenagers lose weight and keep it off, according to the first long-term follow-up…
Sugar-free and “diet” drinks no better for healthy weight than full sugar drinks
Sugar-free and “diet” drinks are often seen as the healthier option – but researchers from Imperial College London have argued that they are no more helpful for maintaining a healthy weight than their full-sugar versions.In a commentary on current research and policy into sweetened drinks,…
Smartphones and Tablets and Adolescents: Small Size, Big Problems?
Research has shown that when children watch too much television, their risk of obesity increases. However, more and more screen time is coming from other devices, like tablets and smartphones, and the impact of these devices has not been researched as much. In a new…