A recent study shows that weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of heart disease for people with type 2 diabetes. Here’s what you need to know.   Your body is a complex machine, and obesity can impact it in similarly complex, interconnected ways. For example, pressure on your lungs and diaphragm caused by excess … Continue Reading

Do you know someone who is planning to have weight loss surgery? Here are five ways you can show your support.   Consider the following scenario — someone you love has just been brave enough to share their weight loss surgery decision with you. You might feel surprised or even a little nervous. Of course, … Continue Reading

Feeling full doesn’t necessarily mean you’re eating well. Learn more about the connection between obesity and nutritional deficiencies.    When people think about malnutrition, they often envision someone who is extremely underweight. However, not getting enough to eat is only one picture of the problem. You can also experience malnutrition if you don’t eat enough … Continue Reading

A new study shows that weight loss surgery may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Here’s what you need to know.   Weight loss surgery offers wide-ranging benefits, including lowering your risk for serious health conditions. As obesity has been shown to increase your chances of developing certain types of cancers, losing weight through … Continue Reading