Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Gastric bypass surgery was linked to an increased risk for nonalcohol substance use disorder compared with no ...

A new study published in the journal of BMC Surgery found that marginal ulcers occurred at a relatively high rate following gastric bypass surgery. One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) ...

“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 ...

Gastric bypass surgery appears to reduce atherogenic blood lipids, including LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B (apoB), independent of weight loss and caloric restriction, according to a small, ...

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 ...

Gastric bypass surgery is a potential long-term cure for Type 2 diabetes, especially if the procedure is performed before the disease progresses, a new study argues. Among a large group of obese ...

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The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for “weight” and “to treat.” Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity. But as medical science ...

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, ...

A study of over 112,000 U.S. adults found that 14% started a GLP-1 receptor agonist after bariatric surgery. Timing of GLP-1 agent initiation after bariatric surgery varied, and optimal timing needs ...