In 2013, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and The Obesity Society declared obesity a disease. They also stated that medical professionals should take a more active stance in treating patients who are obese, offering them ways to...
Read MoreGastric bypass surgery has long-lasting results, according to a new study, especially when it comes to teenagers. Results from the new study, presented in November 2015 at the annual American Heart Association meeting, showed that adults who had gastric bypass as teenagers...
Read MoreIf you are suffering from a weight problem, particularly if you are borderline obese and are looking for a weight loss treatment, you could be a candidate for bariatric surgery. For some people, losing weight can take a lifetime. They...
Read MoreObesity is all too common in the United States, and it causes a number of health problems. If you are struggling to find a treatment for this condition, it helps to understand how the condition develops and how it affects your...
Read MoreExcess weight is a common problem in this country. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States are currently obese and an even greater number are overweight. If you...
Read MoreThere is more to obesity than just how much food you eat. It is a complex condition, one that affects more than 78 million people in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the number one...
Read MoreAddressing barriers not related to obesity may improve the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, according to authors of a new study published in Obesity Surgery. In an interview-based study of 19 bariatric surgery patients, the researchers found that participants perceived certain barriers to physical activity,...
Read MoreYou hear a lot about weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass in the media these days, but why? Part of the reason is that obesity has become a major public health concern in this country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that...
Read MoreGastric bypass surgery, a type of bariatric surgery, refers to a weight loss treatment surgical procedure that is one of the most common solutions for individuals who are obese. There are many side effects of obesity which can be life-threatening,...
Read MoreTrying to lose weight can become a lifelong project for some people. The diets they try only give them short-term success, or they give up after a while because they aren’t seeing the results they want. If you’ve tried nearly...
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