Patients with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reach remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive lifestyle management, with shorter disease duration linked to better odds of remission.

A one-year study reveals that patients undergoing gastric bypass require significantly larger increases in weight-adjusted ...

The cardiometabolic cluster of metabolic liver disease is linked to lesser weight loss and poorer diabetes outcomes after ...

A randomized trial found early high-flow nasal oxygen improved short-term oxygenation compared to conventional therapy after ...

Among those with intolerance or inadequate response, bariatric surgery is associated with clinically meaningful 2-year weight loss.

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New long-term research finds that surgery reshapes the stomach, but not the biology that drives weight back up.

At 120 kg, I thought changing my body would finally make me worthy of love, acceptance and a life of my own. At 50 kg, I ...

Bariatric surgery is a significant intervention for individuals struggling with obesity. It offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and ...

Both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover some bariatric surgeries if they are medically necessary. Part D prescription drug plans may cover postsurgery medications needed for recovery.

GLP-1s, available under brand names like Ozempic and Zepbound, and bariatric surgery are both effective options for weight loss in individuals with obesity. GLP-1 receptor agonists help regulate blood ...

It was a message reinforced by her pediatrician: "He'd be telling us, 'She's overweight. You've got to get her to diet,' " Northam recalls from age 5 or 6. "I remember these conversations. But I was ...