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Lack of funds, staffing problem hinder program for kids with obesity

20 Sep 2024

Several barriers on the system and organizational levels disrupt the continuous implementation of SmartMoves, an evidence-based intensive health behaviour and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) program, for children with obesity, a study has shown.

Lack of funds, staffing problem hinder program for kids with obesity

20 Sep 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding tied to greater weight loss in mums

20 Sep 2024 by

A longitudinal study from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) shows that women who exclusively breastfed at 6 and 12 months postpartum are at a lower risk for substantial postpartum weight retention (PPWR; defined as weight retention of ≥5 kg) compared with those who exclusively formula-fed their infants or practiced a mix of both.

Exclusive breastfeeding tied to greater weight loss in mums

20 Sep 2024

Early ileal resection for Crohn’s disease poses no risk of repeat resection

20 Sep 2024

Patients with Crohn’s disease who underwent early ileal resection are not at increased risk of a repeat resection, according to a retrospective study.

Early ileal resection for Crohn’s disease poses no risk of repeat resection

20 Sep 2024

Culturally adapted lifestyle intervention no better than written materials for CVD risk reduction

19 Sep 2024

Among South Asian adults, a culturally adapted, group-based lifestyle intervention does not appear to result in greater improvements in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors as compared with written health education materials, according to the SAHELI study.

Culturally adapted lifestyle intervention no better than written materials for CVD risk reduction

19 Sep 2024

Saline nose drops accelerate recovery from common cold in kids

19 Sep 2024 by

For young children with an upper respiratory tract infection, also known as common cold, treatment with hypertonic saline nasal drops is safe and beneficial, shortening recovery time by 2 days and, in turn, reducing household spread of the disease, according to the results of the ELVIS-Kids trial.

Saline nose drops accelerate recovery from common cold in kids

19 Sep 2024

Nut consumption aids in body fat distribution, improves gut health

19 Sep 2024

Eating nuts appears to confer some benefits on a person’s body fat distribution and gut microbiota diversity and taxonomy, suggest the results a recent study.

Nut consumption aids in body fat distribution, improves gut health

19 Sep 2024

Pregnant women in SG lack exercise

19 Sep 2024 by

Exercise offers some advantages during pregnancy, but many pregnant women in Singapore do not engage in any physical activity (PA). A recent study has shown a low uptake of PA by pregnant women in the country, with most of the participants failing to meet the international recommendations.

Pregnant women in SG lack exercise

19 Sep 2024

Low-intensity interventions lower BMI in children with obesity

19 Sep 2024

Low-intensity obesity interventions modestly reduce BMI in children, with one in five kids in the telephonic coaching condition achieving meaningful improvement in BMI z score, reports a recent study.

Low-intensity interventions lower BMI in children with obesity

19 Sep 2024

Pre-cath lab: To fast or not?

19 Sep 2024 by

The SCOFF* trial presented at ESC 2024 shows that fasting is not necessary prior to cardiac catheterization procedures requiring conscious sedation.

Pre-cath lab: To fast or not?

19 Sep 2024

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with insomnia

19 Sep 2024

A nurse-supported, self-directed cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) appears to reduce insomnia severity and improve sleep outcomes among veterans with sleep difficulties, according to a study.

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with insomnia

19 Sep 2024

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Lack of funds, staffing problem hinder program for kids with obesity

Lack of funds, staffing problem hinder program for kids with obesity

Exclusive breastfeeding tied to greater weight loss in mums

Exclusive breastfeeding tied to greater weight loss in mums

Early ileal resection for Crohn’s disease poses no risk of repeat resection

Early ileal resection for Crohn’s disease poses no risk of repeat resection

Culturally adapted lifestyle intervention no better than written materials for CVD risk reduction

Culturally adapted lifestyle intervention no better than written materials for CVD risk reduction

Saline nose drops accelerate recovery from common cold in kids

Saline nose drops accelerate recovery from common cold in kids

Nut consumption aids in body fat distribution, improves gut health

Nut consumption aids in body fat distribution, improves gut health

Pregnant women in SG lack exercise

Pregnant women in SG lack exercise

Low-intensity interventions lower BMI in children with obesity

Low-intensity interventions lower BMI in children with obesity

Pre-cath lab: To fast or not?

Pre-cath lab: To fast or not?

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with insomnia

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with insomnia