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Obesity Linked to Painful Leg Swelling

Editor
June 6, 2012
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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
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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

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June 27, 2011
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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July 26, 2010
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Obesity can cause serious health issues at any age, but for men in their 20s, it can mean a shorter life....
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