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) ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss.

Bariatric surgery volumes continue declining as GLP-1 prescriptions for obesity rise sharply from 2017 to 2025, per Ohio State and Wake Forest study.

Gastric bypass patients had a lower rate of major adverse cardiac events than sleeve gastrectomy patients over 5 years. This was driven by a 40% risk reduction for myocardial infarction among gastric ...

It’s been more than 20 years since Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery, but he still remembers what his father told him that inspired his weight loss journey. "To be honest, I struggled with my ...

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 ...