Bariatric surgery is a significant intervention for individuals struggling with obesity. It offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and ...

What new research says about bariatric surgery amid the rise of weight loss drugs. (Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images) Weight loss drugs have grown in popularity over the last few years. But is ...

Woman finally conquers her weight thanks to scar-free procedure. June 3, 2009 — -- Since puberty, 34-year-old Liliana Gomez-Guerrero had battled her weight. She literally has lost hundreds of ...

Often considered a vanity procedure, bariatric surgery now is being recognized as a way to reduce the risk of serious disease. Hypertension, sleep apnea and diabetes all may improve after bariatric ...

Higher pre-surgery exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in teens was linked to weaker long-term blood sugar ...

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 patients had a lower rate of major adverse cardiac events than sleeve gastrectomy patients over 5 years. This was driven by a 40% risk reduction for myocardial infarction among gastric ...

Dr Sharma explains how high concentrations of visceral fat interferes during surgical procedures. He suggests bariatric surgery as an effective way to curb it.

Weight loss drugs have grown in popularity over the last few years. But is taking medication the most effective way to slim down? According to new research, bariatric surgery — also known as metabolic ...