Bariatric surgeries have fallen sharply in the US as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have gained ground. In India, doctors say the ...

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Metabolic and bariatric surgery delivers significantly greater weight loss and higher rates of obesity-related disease ...

People who begin obesity treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and then undergo metabolic and ...

The number of bariatric surgeries performed annually in the U.S. has taken a sharp drop lately, new research shows, ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Metabolic and bariatric surgery offers significantly greater long-term protection against heart attack, stroke and death than ...

Despite a sharp uptick in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, most U.S. adults with severe obesity ...

The benefits of bariatric surgery can extend beyond physical weight loss and improved metabolic parameters, according to a new study finding that self-esteem surges in the first year following the ...

These may help improve your health and lower your risk for health problems. We recommend bariatric surgery if you have a high BMI, and other weight loss methods haven’t worked for you. Gastric bypass ...

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 ...