Learn how bariatric surgery can transform your health beyond weight loss improving sleep apnoea diabetes hypertension joint ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may cut the risk of obesity-related cancer (ORC) in patients being treated for diabetes and obesity.

When Page Campbell’s doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily agreed.

Brazil: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics has ...

Carrying extra pounds on your body can put you at risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and even cancer.

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management.

Adults with obesity using a GLP-1 have a similar risk for obesity-related cancers as those who undergo bariatric surgery, ...

Medications like semaglutide and liraglutide may help to reduce the risk for heart attacks, strokes, and other major adverse ...

Discover a recent study investigating how fibrinogen variants relate to obesity, MASLD, and liver fibrosis severity.

Bariatric surgery for severe obesity including gastric banding is under threat as rocketing indemnity insurance premiums and ...

This is the final in a four-part series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Maintaining a healthy weight is often a factor in maintaining good mental health. Dr. Scot Currie and Dr. Matt Newlin ...

Bariatric surgery is typically performed to help individuals lose excess weight and reduce the risk of serious health problems, or for those with a high BMI where other weight loss methods have failed ...