Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is one of the options available to some people to help with excess body weight.

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that alters the digestive system to help individuals with obesity lose weight by limiting food intake, nutrient absorption, or both. Globally, obesity has ...

In an analysis comparing bariatric surgery vs. obesity drugs in patients with diabetes and obesity, surgery was tied to lower ...

If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, exercise and medications, some might explore the idea of weight ...

The use of bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity has increased dramatically over the past decade, which has raised concerns about safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness. A new study ...

GLP-1 medications are reshaping the weight management landscape — and beginning to take a bite out of bariatric surgery volumes in hospitals. Between 2022 and 2023, bariatric surgery rates fell 25.6% ...

An employee benefits survey from an international benefits watchdog found 22% of organizations cover prescription drugs for ...

MBS significantly reduces liver-related complications and other health risks in patients with SLD, including cardiovascular, ...

Bariatric surgeries can help people with severe obesity lose weight by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both, depending on the type of ...

More than 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, a chronic disorder affecting the body's ability to regulate and use ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...