Week of October 6, 2008
	Nutrition Update

Bypass Beats Banding

Gastric bypass surgery is more likely to result in successful weight loss, both short and long term, than is gastric banding, according to one of the first head-to-head comparisons of the two most commonly used surgeries in obese patients. Details.

Premixed Insulin More Effective, Says Study

Premixed insulin, which combines short- and long-acting versions of the hormone, results in better blood-sugar control as compared with long-acting insulin alone or oral medications, a new study finds. Details.

Vitamin C Guards Hips

Eating fruits and vegetables can help elderly men guard against the bone loss that can lead to hip fractures, Tufts University researchers report. Details.

New Type of Diabetes Drug Looks Promising

One of a new class of diabetes drugs has done well in a trial conducted to help bring it to market, researchers report. Details.

Gene Ties Obesity to Colon Cancer

Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between obesity and colon cancer risk. Details.

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