Nutrition News

Bariatric surgery was linked to a decreased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity, according to results in JAMA Network Open.

It is widely known that exercise improves cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, but research now suggests physical activity may positively affect the composition and diversity of an individual’s gut microbiome.

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease was 14% among pregnant women screened during early pregnancy, with fewer than 5% receiving prior evaluation for NAFLD, according to research in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

In a Healio video exclusive, Sam Jactel, CEO and founder of Ayble Health, highlights how the symptom management mobile app could improve quality of life for patients with chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Higher BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio correlated with an increased risk for diverticulitis among Hispanic and Latino American individuals, according to study results published in JAMA Surgery.

Compared with daily calorie restriction, time-restricted eating did not achieve additional benefits for reducing intrahepatic triglyceride content or body fat among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity.

Lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease had significantly higher mortality than non-lean patients, despite having lower rates of cirrhosis and diabetes, according to research in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

The elimination of animal milk alone was an effective first step in dietary therapy for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to research published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Clinical outcomes at 30 and 60 days and postoperative hospital utilization were similar among patients who received fully remote vs. in-person preoperative care for bariatric surgery, according to results in JAMA Network Open.

Most patients and health care providers would agree that interdisciplinary care leads to the most successful patient outcomes.