A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of ...

At least two recent studies have found bariatric surgery more cost-effective, long term, than the pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist obesity medications. Another recent study ...

People who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as ...

With more than 72 million adults classified as obese, many struggle with the health risks that come with excess weight, ...

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, ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

Metabolic/bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment for people living with severe obesity and/or metabolic health ...

Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective interventions for chronic weight management and the treatment of obesity.

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 ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...