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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO, who goes by "Dr. Mike" on YouTube, talks with Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, of NYU ...

SHAH ALAM – Bariatric surgery has become one of the most effective medical treatments for obesity, offering long-term weight loss and improved overall health for those who struggle with severe weight ...

Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use long-term in people with type 2 diabetes than non-surgical management with medications ...

This year marks the 70th anniversary of weight loss surgery. Over the years, this major medical intervention has helped countless women lose weight and improve their cardiovascular health. “Bariatric ...

Bariatric surgery works by restricting food intake and altering the appetite to decrease hunger and increase satiety. Despite the physical benefits, predicting who will successfully lose weight and ...

Since she lost her job this summer as a bariatric surgeon, Lana Nelson, DO, has a phone message that tells callers, "I'm probably out on the trails" hiking near Grand Junction, Colorado. For 19 years ...

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 ...