Obesity Linked to Painful Leg Swelling Editor June 6, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity, already known to increase the risks of diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease, may also be tied to lymphedema, which causes painful leg swelling, new research shows.
Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques gwhqadmin May 3, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Dr. David Provost, faculty advisor for the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and ASMBS Executive Council member, last week traveled to Hyderabad, India to educate local surgeons on the latest bariatric procedures. As a featured presenter, Dr. Provost performed four sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and one gastric bypass revision surgery.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: What You Should Know Editor June 27, 2011 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Comments Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), also referred to as the gastric sleeve procedure, is gaining popularity as a viable weight loss surgery solution. Learn the risks and benefits of this bariatric procedure, and how results compare to the gastric bypass and Lap-Band.
Weight Loss Surgery Doesn’t Help Older Men Live Longer gwhqadmin June 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Weight loss surgery may not extend the life expectancy of older men, and mortality rates following surgery may be higher for this demographic, a new...
Obese Girls Hitting Puberty Younger gwhqadmin August 20, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obese girls as young as seven years old are demonstrating signs of early puberty, a recent study shows, which could pose future health risks....
Large Waist Increases Death Risk gwhqadmin August 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News A large waist can not only make finding well-fitting jeans a challenge, but can also shorten one’s lifespan, researchers say....
Obesity Rates Still on the Rise gwhqadmin August 13, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments The rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases among Americans continue to increase, in spite of multifaceted efforts to address the epidemic....
Obesity at 20 Can Curtail Longevity gwhqadmin July 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity can cause serious health issues at any age, but for men in their 20s, it can mean a shorter life....
