Nearly 5 million American kids are obese, new study finds
About 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17—just over 15%—were obese in 2017-2018, according to a new report.
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Age is not a barrier to the benefits of weight-loss surgery
While weight-loss surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65, a new study shows that these procedures can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in older adults.
Metabolic surgery cuts likelihood of recurrent and fatal heart attacks
Metabolic surgery patients with a history of coronary artery disease were about two times less likely to have a recurrent and fatal heart attack or develop systolic heart failure compared to closely matched patients who did not have the surgery, according to a new study from Cleveland Clinic Florida researchers
Weight-Loss Surgery Drops Death Risk for Diabetics
Source: WebMD
For people who are obese and have type 2 diabetes, weight-loss surgery leads to more than a slimmer figure. It also reduces the risk of heart complications and premature death by about 40% compared to standard medical care, new research says.
How Do You Know What Type of Bariatric Surgery Is Right for You?
Source: healthessentials (Cleveland Clinic)
You’ve tried every diet and exercised yourself into submission — but you’re still not losing any weight. If you’re among the one-third of Americans considered obese, bariatric surgery just maybe what the doctor ordered.
