A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving over 19,000 patients with T2D and obesity shows that bariatric surgery provides ...

After gastric bypass surgery, 53‑year‑old Jennie Mixon reversed her Type 2 diabetes, shed half her body weight and reclaimed an active life with her grandkids.

Metabolic bariatric surgery is linked to significant weight loss, lower insulin requirements, and improvements in glycaemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes and obesity.

“It has been a hard road, but it has been the best thing I ever did for myself.” This is how DeAnn Barfuss describes the emotional weight loss journey she embarked upon two years ago after deciding to ...

PHILADELPHIA -- At Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, surgeon Piotr Krecioch has his hands full launching a ...

One type of bariatric surgery was linked with a higher risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to results from the prospective, controlled Swedish Obese Subjects study. Over a median ...

Nordic cohort data suggest gastric bypass may raise long-term risk of rare excluded stomach adenocarcinoma and delay detection.

Mexico's medical-tourism business brings more than 1 million Americans to the country each year. Kasey Spicer traveled to Tijuana for bariatric surgery in 2021 and had a successful experience. Her ...

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 ...

Discover how bariatric surgery can change your life for the better. Explore the benefits and transformative effects.

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Right now, patients with obesity and cirrhosis ...