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Mild COVID-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting heart damage
EurekAlert! - 8 May 2021 06:00
(University College London) Mild Covid-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting damage to the structure or function of the heart, according to a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded b...
Most comprehensive studies to date find 'insufficient evidence' to support herbal and dietary supplements for weight loss
EurekAlert! - 8 May 2021 06:00
(European Association for the Study of Obesity) The first global review of complementary medicines (herbal and dietary supplements) for weight loss in 16 years--combining 121 randomised placebo-controlled trials includin...
Study supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for at least 12 months after obesity surgery
EurekAlert! - 8 May 2021 06:00
(European Association for the Study of Obesity) A study presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for 12 months after bariatric (obesity) s...
Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters
EurekAlert! - 8 May 2021 06:00
(European Association for the Study of Obesity) Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this applies to adults of any age and weight, and is also unaffected by smoking and alcohol c...