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.
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.
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....
Obesity-Related Health Issues More Prevalent after 40 gwhqadmin August 18, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity has been linked to health conditions ranging from high blood pressure to type 2 diabetes, but the effects may not manifest until after age...
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....
Obesity Linked to Poor Memory in Older Women gwhqadmin July 23, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity can affect cognitive function in post-menopausal women, according to a new study, which shows a correlation between brain health and body...
