Background Reducing saturated fat reduces serum cholesterol, but effects on other
intermediate outcomes may be less clear. Additionally, it is unclear whether the energy from …

Background The projected rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) could
develop into a substantial health problem worldwide. Whether diet, physical activity or both …

Preamble and Transition to ACC/AHA Guidelines to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk the goals
of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American heart Association (AhA) are …

Aims To assess the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of lifestyle intervention, compared
with treatment as usual in people with prediabetes as defined by the American Diabetes …

The studies have several implications for clinical practice and research. Most work suggests
that exercise and physical activity are associated with better quality of life and health …

178 Jawad A. Al-Lawati early 1990s. Essential medications listed by WHO to treat diabetes
(sulfonylureas and biguanides) as well as anti-hypertensive (angiotensin-converting …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of dietary interventions and exercise in long-term
weight loss in overweight and obese people. DESIGN: A systematic review with meta …

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by infrequent or absent
ovulation, and high levels of androgens and insulin (hyperinsulinaemia). Hyperinsulinaemia …

Increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity has elevated the medical need
for new agents to treat these disease states. Resistance to the hormones insulin and leptin …

Background Multiple risk factor interventions using counselling and educational methods
assumed to be efficacious and cost‐effective in reducing coronary heart disease (CHD) …