Yearly Archives December 31, 2009

Weight loss surgery support groups can bring practical help and balance to a patient's life. After all, bariatric surgery isn't brain surgery -- it doesn't change the way you think. Support group leader Stevie...

Obesity may contribute to a darker prognosis when it comes to breast cancer recurrence.  A new study suggests that breast cancer treatments don't last as long for obese women....

Childhood obesity could be attributed to genetics, according to a new study. Although researchers found that overeating and a lack of exercise were definite factors, they also believe in some cases, the...

Weight loss surgery was the solution to many of the physical problems Ginnie Thompson faced. Today, 150 pounds lighter, she rejoices....

Low-carb diets could be bad for the heart and are no more effective in weight loss than a diet that is high in carbs and low in fat, according to recent research....

Obese people who lose a moderate amount of weight can experience improved heart function – even if they gain the pounds back....

John Daly, previously known as the bad boy of pro golf, shed more than 100 pounds this year after gastric banding surgery.  Daly calls the surgery “the greatest technology that anyone can have” and hopes...

Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to find out more about a possible link between childhood obesity and missing DNA. Also, the saga continues in the ongoing debate about low-fat versus low-carb...