People who have dyslipidemia or are overweight adopt healthier diets than those without, whereas patients with hypertension persist with some unhealthy eating patterns, study results show.

Researchers have found that users of the obesity drug, orlistat, have an increased risk for acute liver injury compared with non-users in the time period prior to taking the drug.

The factors that influence compliance with statin therapy are complex, with high rates of statin discontinuation yet also high long-term tolerance when rechallenged, shows research.