A new large-scale study came to the conclusion that weight-loss surgery gives people with type 2 diabetes and obesity a healthier, more extended life than is possible using the best drugs of the ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity. Carnie Wilson, of the ...

Over nearly six to ten years, individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes who had metabolic (bariatric) surgery showed significantly lower risks of death, heart events, kidney disease, and eye damage ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

Some people don’t lose enough weight after bariatric surgery, but a new study shows that adding a daily shot of GLP-1 drug liraglutide can help patients shed extra pounds and may reduce the need for ...

(NewsNation) — Obesity is a chronic condition affecting many across the U.S. each year, and more and more people are looking for the best treatment options to keep the weight off. For some people, ...

A health study watched patients who took weight-loss drugs vs. bariatric surgery. The 4,000 patient study was conducted over 10 years. Those who took bariatric surgery had better success rates, the ...

New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, signaling an evolution in the management of obesity and ...

“Weight-loss methods, whether with pharmacotherapy or surgery, have to be mindful to avoid inducing these complications,” ...