February 2, 2024 Bariatric Medicine A new study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters. No new ground here. Well known physiologic and mental health effects.
September 18, 2023 Depression If you like coffee then enjoy. There are hundreds of observational studies leading to headline claims trying to justify its consumption on the basis of good or bad health outcomes. Nature of these studies: they are unable to establish causality.
March 20, 2023 Food Psychology Some perspective needed about warnings in new study on the use of protein and creatine supplements that could be linked to body issues. We should should turn our attention to poorly regulated supplements like performance-enhancing drugs.
September 16, 2022 Food Psychology Fun but inconclusive study presents preliminary evidence that caffeine consumption contributes to impulsive shopping behaviour.
January 3, 2020 Bariatric Medicine Intermittent fasting has its supporters but evidence is lacking with respect to sustainability and long-term outcomes. Bandwagon (celebrity) effect soon to follow as it always does.
December 30, 2019 Bariatric Medicine Study looking at ‘traffic light’ labels used predictive mathematical model to calculate health outcomes. Real world data is needed to confirm hypothesis.
December 20, 2019 Food Psychology Coca-Cola continues its advertising to children and adolescents. The adage of “it is not what you say but what you do reveals your true nature” applies to this company.
November 6, 2019 Diabetes Funding for proactive approaches to prevent obesity is lacking whereas costs associated for the treatment for the disease are staggering.
October 11, 2019 Bariatric Medicine Canada does not have a comprehensive plan to reverse rising obesity rates.
September 6, 2019 Allergy/Immunology Hype/marketing and celebs are convincing people who do not have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity that gluten-free diets are healthier for you. More misinformation for your scrapbook.