Tone Matters in Weight-Loss Talks; Salt and Diabetes; Nix Brominated Veg Oil?

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Primary care patients with obesity were more likely through a behavioral weight management program if their physicians used an optimistic tone while discussing it as a treatment option. (Annals of Internal Medicine)

Women were found to have a thinner ventromedial prefrontal cortex -- the area of the brain involved in fear regulation -- compared with men. (Frontiers in Endocrinology)

More frequent salt intake was linked with a significantly higher risk for . (Mayo Clinic Proceedings)

The FDA is seeking public comment on how may spot signs of type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 undiagnosed diabetes sooner.

The agency also issued a warning on Dr. Ergin's SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support, an over-the-counter due to hidden drug ingredients.

After recent rat studies linked with thyroid toxicity, the FDA proposed a ban on its use in food.

Is the political environment limiting research and debate on ? (USA Today)

Women from have a nearly three times greater likelihood of developing obesity than men. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

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    Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.