Obesity and Nutrition Archives

Australian Study Shows Modest Yet Important Effect of Butyrate on Polyp Initiation

May 20, 2024

The randomized trial suggests dietary interventions can play a protective role against polyps.

Five Fitness Rules for a Healthy Brain — for Patients and for Physicians

May 18, 2024

Improving your brain health starts with improving metabolic health, says Dr. Michael Hoffmann.

Endoscopic Ablation Shows Promise in Reducing Hunger and Promoting Weight Loss

May 9, 2024

Destroying ghrelin-producing cells in the stomach reduced hunger and led to weight loss in a new study by Dr. Christopher McGowan.

Can Improving Our Diet Help Treat Health Conditions, Even Preventing Cancer?

June 15, 2022

Dr. Andrea Shin discusses two studies that shed light the impact of diet on conditions such as cancer and the potential value of dietary change in treating a wide variety of health conditions.

Dietary Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 21, 2022

Dr. James D. Lewis reviews data on diets for IBD patients and stresses that the patient’s goals and ability to adhere to the diet can be just as important as the diet itself.

DDW® Celebrates Women in Medicine Month

September 1, 2021

In honor of September being Women in Medicine Month, we’re recognizing some of our female speakers from DDW 2021.

SSAT Presidential Plenary Emphasizes Recent Clinical Advances and International Collaborations

May 21, 2021

SSAT President Mark P. Callery, MD, highlighted presentations that reflect the wide range of recent clinical innovations and successful outcomes of surgery for the GI tract, liver and pancreas.

The Addition of Semaglutide to Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Increases Total Body Weight Loss

May 17, 2021

New research shows pairing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty with semaglutide leads to improved weight loss results.

Probiotics May Help Reduce Symptoms of Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Populations

May 17, 2021

New research indicates that the use of probiotics for weight loss may help prevent upper respiratory tract infections in the most vulnerable patient populations.

Speaker Spotlight: Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD

March 9, 2021

After attending the session “Applications and Pitfalls of Lumen Apposing Endoscopic Stents in EDGE Procedures,” participants will understand the benefits, complications and long-term risks of these novel approaches.

Obesity and Nutrition

Australian Study Shows Modest Yet Important Effect of Butyrate on Polyp Initiation

Five Fitness Rules for a Healthy Brain — for Patients and for Physicians

Endoscopic Ablation Shows Promise in Reducing Hunger and Promoting Weight Loss

Can Improving Our Diet Help Treat Health Conditions, Even Preventing Cancer?

Dietary Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

DDW® Celebrates Women in Medicine Month

SSAT Presidential Plenary Emphasizes Recent Clinical Advances and International Collaborations

The Addition of Semaglutide to Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Increases Total Body Weight Loss

Probiotics May Help Reduce Symptoms of Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Populations

Speaker Spotlight: Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD

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