News from NYU Langone Health
Weight-Loss Supplements: What Physicians Should Know. (Medscape)
(6/10) Despite the popularity of weight-loss supplements, Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, said, “Most of the time, there is not significant weight loss [from the supplement], which I define as more than 5% weight loss in a clinical trial, so I generally do not recommend supplements for weight loss” but instead, recommends the implementation of a behavioral management program.
Is It Actually Possible To Get Enough Protein Without Supplements? Here’s What Nutritionists Think. (Women's Health)
(6/10) Nicole Lund, MPH, RDN, clinical nutritionist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Performance Center, advises that while protein powders offer convenience, especially post-exercise or during recovery, they should not replace meals, and emphasizes the value of obtaining protein from diverse, nutrient-rich foods like meats, eggs, beans, and soy for their additional health benefits.
Appendix 鶹Ƶapp Sharply Rises Among GenX And Millennials. (Everyday Health)
(6/10) A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals a sharp increase in appendix cancer cases, particularly among Gen X and millennials, with rates tripling and quadrupling respectively compared to a control group born between 1941 and 1949; Zachary J. Brown, DO, assistant professor, Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, said that appendix cancer symptoms are vague and often overlap with other conditions, making early diagnosis challenging, while treatment typically involves extensive surgery and chemotherapy.
Psilocybin Elevates Spiritual Awareness. (Neuroscience News)
(6/10) A study published in Psychedelic Medicine, involving researchers Stephen Ross, MD, clinical professor, Department of Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Anthony P. Bossis, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, found that psilocybin sessions significantly enhanced psychological well-being and religious effectiveness in clergy from major world religions, with sustained positive changes observed 16 months post-administration.
