What new research says about bariatric surgery amid the rise of weight loss drugs. (Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images) Weight loss drugs have grown in popularity over the last few years. But is ...

Laparoscopic gastric banding is one of the least invasive weight loss surgeries available. Placing a band around your stomach can make you feel full with less food. Laparoscopic gastric banding ...

People who underwent gastric bypass had lower rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) than those who had sleeve gastrectomy, a cohort study found. Among nearly 40,000 bariatric surgery patients, ...

Among adult patients in Sweden and Norway with a body mass index (BMI) of 35-50 kg/m 2 who were randomly assigned to undergo either sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), ...

The number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures increased from 2003-2008, partly due to wider use of laparoscopic techniques and patients’ greater acceptance, according to a report in the Journal of ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...

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 ...

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure designed to treat obesity, particularly when lifestyle changes such as diet and ...

Weight loss drugs have grown in popularity over the last few years. But is taking medication the most effective way to slim down? According to new research, bariatric surgery — also known as metabolic ...