Hypothyroidism was associated with increased risks for readmission, incisional hernia, and biliary disease in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

A new study has confirmed that weight loss or bariatric surgery is safe and very effective, and, for a large percentage of people who were diabetic before the surgery, meant that they didn’t require ...

LEBANON – While injectable weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in the last year, bariatric surgery remains the best long-term treatment option for many living with obesity. The surgery ...

Leading experts in bariatric surgery and obesity management convened at a news conference on Monday, October 6, to discuss ...

Weight loss isn’t just a trend. For some people, such as people with severe obesity, it’s a medical necessity. If you need to lose a significant amount of weight for medical purposes, you could be a ...

Bariatric surgery is more cost-effective and offers better long-term outcomes than GLP-1 RAs for obesity and metabolic comorbidities. GLP-1 RAs face challenges like high costs, limited insurance ...

A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention. A team of researchers led by ...

A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

At 293 pounds, Stormie Fish couldn’t carry her toddler from the parking lot at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township into ...

Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have been working wonders in terms of shedding pounds for many people, but a study shows that they're still not as effective as surgery when it comes to ...

The use of bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity has increased dramatically over the past decade, which has raised concerns about safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness. A new study ...