NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Excess weight affects our health in so many ways beyond the heart and blood vessels. For women, it can lead to infertility. Addressing that weight through bariatric ...

The rapid rise of GLP-1 medications, coupled with declining rates of bariatric surgery, is causing a notable shift in obesity care. Rather than shuttering, however, bariatric surgery practices are ...

Obesity is a growing crisis in India, significantly increasing the risk of at least 12 cancers. Fat cells actively promote cancer growth through hormones and inflammation. Bariatric surgery offers a ...

GLP-1s, available under brand names like Ozempic and Zepbound, and bariatric surgery are both effective options for weight loss in individuals with obesity. GLP-1 receptor agonists help regulate blood ...

Weight-loss surgery has been refined significantly since it was first introduced more than three decades ago. Over the last 10 years, surgeons have gained a much better handle on which procedures are ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is an effective tool for long-term weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In fact, there is a strong link between obesity and the risk of ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...