Low-Fat Diet

Most macronutrient weight loss diets led to substantial improvements in CV risk factors and modest weight loss over months, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis published in The BMJ.

Most macronutrient weight loss diets led to substantial improvements in CV risk factors and modest weight loss over months, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis published in The BMJ.

Overall, low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets do not affect mortality risk; however, the quality of foods consumed as part of these diets could impact mortality risk, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Losing tongue fat was associated with improvements in sleep apnea severity, a recent study showed. The findings suggest that tongue fat could be a new therapeutic target for sleep apnea treatment, according to researchers.

LOS ANGELES — Eating plans low in carbohydrates result in smaller fat cells vs. low-fat/higher-carbohydrate plans after similar weight loss, which may yield better metabolic health, according to a speaker at the World Congress of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.