Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery includes procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion to ...

The use of GLP 1s increased dramatically from 2018 to 2025 among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery in the US, whereas surgery rates declined notably.

One can opt for briatric surgery when most significant steps to lose weight such as diet and exercise stop working.

This article highlights the importance of recognizing obesity as a complex metabolic disease requiring structured medical care, such as bariatric surgery. A patient's journey illustrates how such ...

A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving over 19,000 patients with T2D and obesity shows that bariatric surgery provides ...

After gastric bypass surgery, 53‑year‑old Jennie Mixon reversed her Type 2 diabetes, shed half her body weight and reclaimed an active life with her grandkids.

Patients who received incretin-based therapies after bariatric surgery appeared at significantly lower risk for new-onset ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say there are many health advantages to having weight-loss surgery. Portra/Getty Images Bariatric surgery is used by many people to help facilitate weight loss. Researchers ...

Bariatric surgery is an extremely effective tool for obesity. The procedure’s effects on various forms of cancer is not well understood. A new review now sheds some light on the relationship between ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

The newly-approved device requires only that patients swallow it in their doctor's office to achieve weight loss, according ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Obese patients who have bariatric ...