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Probiotics trimmed waist size in adults with metabolic syndrome, but left blood pressure alone
An Obesity Reviews analysis of 19 randomized trials in adults with metabolic syndrome found probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics reduced waist circumference and body weight. Blood pressure did not move, and neither did body mass index.
Aug 26, 2026
In sleep apnea, waist beat BMI at predicting heart events
Among 2,662 people in the SAVE trial with sleep apnea and existing heart disease, 32% counted as obese by BMI. By waist-to-height ratio, 96% did. Only the waist measure tracked repeat cardiovascular events.
Aug 16, 2026
Weight lost early in prediabetes still counted 34 years on
The Da Qing study followed 540 Chinese adults with impaired glucose tolerance for 34 years. Those who lost at least 5% of their weight in the first six years later had a third fewer deaths and half as many heart failure admissions.
Aug 14, 2026
Semaglutide kept cutting calories after hunger relief faded
A 60-week trial in 120 adults measured what people actually ate. Those on semaglutide still ate around 270 fewer calories at week 60, even though the appetite benefits they reported had gone.
Aug 6, 2026