People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen ...

In an analysis comparing bariatric surgery vs. obesity drugs in patients with diabetes and obesity, surgery was tied to lower out-of-pocket costs but higher total costs and greater long-term benefits, ...

Some people don’t lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, but a new study shows that adding a daily shot of GLP-1 drug ...

Hypothyroidism was associated with increased risks for readmission, incisional hernia, and biliary disease in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

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 ...

A novel machine learning gene risk biomarker test successfully predicted patient response to semaglutide treatment after ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Obese patients who have bariatric ...

Bariatric surgery is performed safely in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients with minimal fibrosis (stage 1–2). However, the safety and potential benefits of bariatric surgery for NAFLD ...

The authors find that giving patients a chance to get their BMI below 30 improves their odds of getting off medications, including insulin. Bariatric surgery does more than help patients lose ...

Today in the U.S., more than 78 million people are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. [i] While research shows bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, ...